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Deep and Wide: Bodies of Water in Picture Books

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Cover art for IN THE SMALL, SMALL POND
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 15, 1993
IN THE SMALL, SMALL POND
by Denise Fleming, illustrated by Denise Fleming
"Another perfect introduction to nature for the very young. (Picture book. 1-6)"
 In the same format and gorgeous illustrative style, a companion to In the Tall, Tall Grass (1991, Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor), with the succinct rhyming text (``waddle, wade, geese parade''), in bold black, beautifully integrated into art created in the process of making paper from pulp dyed in brilliant colors. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BIG BIG SEA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 1994
THE BIG BIG SEA
by Martin Waddell, illustrated by Jennifer Eachus
"Clearly, memories are made of such stuff, but the touch is light; the spare text doesn't allow for ham-handedness. (Picture book. 3+)"
 The indefatigable Waddell (Little Mo, 1993, etc.) shines with this tale of memory-making. Read full book review >
Cover art for NIGHTFALL, COUNTRY LAKE
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 1995
NIGHTFALL, COUNTRY LAKE
by David Cunningham, illustrated by David Cunningham
"Cunningham's first solo effort is an unqualified success—this masterful production is a reminder that now and then, less really is more. (Picture book. 2+)"
 In 24 carefully chosen words and 14 eloquently modulated pastel illustrations, readers follow a small boy from that moment on a late summer afternoon when the breeze dies, through ruddy sunset and misty twilight, until he falls asleep to the sound of crickets. Read full book review >
Cover art for MORNING ON THE LAKE
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 1998
MORNING ON THE LAKE
by Jan Bourdeau Waboose, illustrated by Karen Reczuch
"If readers feel a shiver down their spines while reading these pages, it will be because this tale is informed by an awe of nature, the chill of dark trees, and the spiritualism inherent in finding an eagle feather. (Picture book. 5-9)"
This tale conveys to readers how a morning glide through still lake waters in a canoe, amid haze and reeds, can be more valuable than actually reaching any destination. Read full book review >
Cover art for CANOE DAYS
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 9, 1999
CANOE DAYS
by Gary Paulsen, illustrated by Ruth Wright Paulsen
"This observant and understated look into nature is both soothing and surprising. (Picture book. 4-7)"
The Paulsens' picture book offers a tranquil, meditative idyll that glides as easily as a canoe on still water. Read full book review >
Cover art for INTO THE A, B, SEA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2000
INTO THE A, B, SEA: AN OCEAN ALPHABET
by Deborah Lee Rose, illustrated by Steve Jenkins
"An informative, picturesque tour of the sea that readers can embark upon without ever getting their toes wet. (Picture book. 3-8)"
Vivid collages combined with sprightly verse offer readers a glimpse into the fascinating world of the deep. Read full book review >