CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2001
"Kastner depicts the action-packed adventure of white-water rafting splendidly, with her earthy oil paintings filled with color and life. (Picture book. 3-8)"
On the banks of the Green River in Desolation Canyon, Utah, father and son prepare for a weeklong white-water rafting adventure.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2001
"A lovely departure for the artist whose work usually makes readers laugh out loud. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Descriptions of the water and overviews of natural processes combine to make this a unique presentation of the story of the Atlantic Ocean.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 1, 2001
"Beautifully written and illustrated, this striking picture book is the next best thing to being there. (Picture book. 3-8)"
An eloquent tribute to the wonders of the sea, also functioning on a more pragmatic level as an introduction to the five senses.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2000
"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.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 9, 1999
"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.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 1, 1998
"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.
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