Friday, August 24, 2018

Yellow Kayak by Nina Laden - ESSENTIAL

Yellow Kayak by Nina Laden, illustrated by Melissa Castrillon. PICTURE BOOK Simon and Schuster, 2018. $18. 9781534401945

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3)—ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

A young boy and his giraffe set out in a boat to travel the seas. As they ride the waves together they experience the thrill of adventure on the open water finding both courage and joy. When the winds quiet and the rain stops, they make their way back to the comfort of home.  

Simple, yet effective, verse tells the story of a boy and his giraffe. The adventure they embark on will excite young readers as they will experience the diverse creatures and changing moods of the sea. The gorgeous jewel tone illustrations perfectly compliment the story giving an overall surrealist feel.

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