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With the wind in her hair and the salt tickling her nose, a Captain heads out for a day on the brine.
A story within a story, rhythm, rhyme, and repetition introduces life forms found in the Indian Ocean, while the imaging hints at the cycle of life.
A story within a story, rhythm, rhyme, and repetition introduces life forms found in the Indian Ocean, while the imaging hints at the cycle of life.
First 10 Pages - 3K Words Only
Spread 04-05
A big blue boat
Is out on the brine,
And what do you think she sees?
Spread 06-07
A captain brave,
On a big bow wave,
That’s what the blue boat sees.
A captain brave,
Is out on the brine,
And what do you think she sees?
Spread 08-09
A bird large and white,
That flies with delight,
That’s what the captain sees.
A bird big and white,
Is over the brine,
And what do you think he sees?
Spread 10-11
[Illustration note: An albatross is diving into the water. A shy squid hides and watches. The captain of the Big Blue Boat is immersed in watching the action.]
Spread 12-13
A squid pink and shy,
That peeks at the sky,
That’s what the white bird sees.
A squid pink and shy,
Is out in the brine,
And what do you think he sees?
Children's Picture Book, Graphic Comic Book or Other Illustrated Book
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Comments
There's no question in my…
There's no question in my mind that the illustrations tend to dwarf the importance of the verse. I completely get what the writer is trying to achieve here but is there enough to keep a young reader engaged? The illustrations are so detailed and colourful, they really invite more comment; more speculation and conversation. What else besides the viewpoint of the different 'characters' could be included? It feels like a work in progress rather than the finished article but it does look very promising so far.
Beautiful illustrations and…
Beautiful illustrations and simple, engaging text make it a perfect read for kids.