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By Kristen · 24 posts · 186 views
By Kristen · 24 posts · 186 views
last updated Feb 17, 2018 05:02PM
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I love this book. It has absolutely gorgeous illustrations rendered in graphite and ballpoint pen, then colored digitally. I loved the quest story, the adventures, and the maps and routes on the endpapers. I loved the cross-hatched whale tale at the end, seemingly waving goodbye to the ship and its crew. Children who love animal fantasy tales will also love this book.
There was a lot of hype around this book so I had high expectations. I thought it was okay, good but not great. I liked the conclusion in the end. The illustrations were good. But...not an incredible book.
This was an interesting read. I am not sure students will understand the big idea behind the book. The artwork is creative and in-depth. I am not sure if this will be a winner as a read aloud.
A friendship and adventure story. Soft, beautiful illustrations by The Fan Brothers help tell this seaworthy tale.
The art of the Fan Brothers is exquisite.
Stunning art but the text is not stellar.
Stunning. an instant classic.
11/24/2017 ** Pair this with Jon Muth's Three Questions. Ignore the slight incongruity of the carnivores and herbivores getting along. Friendship is where we are right now; the journey matters more than the destination.
Caldecott ?? Hmmm. Possibly. ...more
Caldecott ?? Hmmm. Possibly. ...more
Oh, this is just a perfect book and one that would be a great read aloud for elementary school students. It asks some big questions but isn't too abstract for kids and I guarantee many of the adults that are following along will get a little teary when Fox gets the answer to his question, "What's the best way to find a friend you can talk to?" (Answer: You make friends by asking them questions).
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Nov 16, 2017
Debbie Tanner
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Shelves:
adventure,
fantasy-fiction,
making-a-change,
friendship,
picture-book,
text-to-self,
vocabulary
Dec 06, 2017
Amanda
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Dec 20, 2017
Katie Parker
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really liked it
Shelves:
picture_book,
questioning,
illustrated,
questions,
pigeon,
fox,
deer,
pirates,
adventures,
sailing
Apr 30, 2018
Christine Turner
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