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The Antlered Ship
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December 1, 2017
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December 31, 2017
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Mock Caldecott 2018

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* Our 2018 Mock Caldecott Award Winner is:
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Sara Cook
Oct 29, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Stunning illustrations and a beautifully told story about the big questions in life and adventures that help find the answers.
Margaret
Sep 18, 2017 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
You often hear people talking about when my ship comes in. Good fortune will shine upon their destiny. Monetary riches will suddenly appear. This ship, figuratively speaking, when it arrives will change their lives for the better.

Some people spend every day wishing for this vessel to sail into the harbor of their hopes. Other people work toward the very things this ship would offer. Let's suppose there is a third group of individuals. The Antlered Ship (Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & S
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Holly Mueller
I LOVE the illustrations in this book - I especially love the fox. This book is full of things to discuss with kids, from the fox's questions, to the ways the different animals handle adversity, to what happens when your questions don't get answered or your dreams don't get realized. This is one of those books that will beg to be read over and over to discover new things. ...more
Patti
Nov 04, 2017 rated it really liked it
Sweet and graceful story of a fox looking for answers, friendship and adventure. The illustrations by Terry and Eric Fan are stunning and invite storytelling and imagination. A wonderful addition to bedtime stories. Recommended for adventure seeking pre-k - 2nd graders
Alice
Oct 28, 2017 rated it liked it
Shelves: 3-25-stars
A book about questions. The art work is great, the story, is good, but not really thrilled by it! On a best book list, but...weird!
Tegan
These illustrations are beautiful! I really like the story and the adventures they take.
Gigi
Nice book to discuss curiosity and asking questions.
Stacy Ford
Jan 12, 2018 rated it really liked it
Shelves: everybody, 2018
Ultimately a tale of friendship and adventure.
Shannonmde
Pirate adventure story with animals -- my bet's on this one for Caldecott ...more
Sarah
Sep 19, 2017 marked it as to-read
Emily
Sep 23, 2017 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Becky
Sep 29, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: k-2nd, 2017
Shelly Moody
Nov 02, 2018 rated it really liked it
Pam  Page
Oct 02, 2017 rated it really liked it
Erika
Oct 11, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Keary
Nov 01, 2017 rated it really liked it
Dawn
Nov 22, 2017 rated it really liked it
Shelves: picture-books
Alyssa Calhoun
Nov 23, 2017 rated it liked it
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Ann
Dec 31, 2017 rated it really liked it
Dawn
Jan 07, 2018 rated it really liked it
Shelves: 2018
Terri
Dec 14, 2017 rated it liked it
Adrienne
Dec 27, 2017 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Laura
Jan 06, 2018 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Virginia
Jan 11, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Mary Hamer
Jan 14, 2018 rated it it was amazing