Star of the Sea
A Day in the Life of a Starfish
Janet Halfmann; illustrations by Joan Paley
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Holt Books for Young Readers
On Sale: 05/24/2011
ISBN: 9780805090734
32 Pages, Ages 5-7
With the ocean her home, an ochre sea star hunts for her morning meal. She folds over her rays and grips the rocky shore with sticky feet as she feasts on shellfish. When she takes too long, the tide flows back without her and Sea Star becomes easy prey. But she is built to survive and eventually makes her way back to the sea, although with one less ray than before. This inspiring story informs young children about the important role of a small but fascinating sea creature.
CPL: Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade , Washington Children's Choice PB Award ML, Washington Children's Choice PB Award Master List, Washington Children's Choice PB Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award Gold
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“Beautifully illustrated with textured collages made from hand-painted papers of watercolor blends, the underwater environment is vividly brought to life on every page.” —School Library Journal
“Joan Paley's bright, blocky collages of the ochre sea star, brick-colored with a lacy pattern on its back, have a cheerful feel, and readers ages 5-9 will probably be inclined to side with the star as it travels the ocean floor repelling enemies and looking for tasty things to eat.” —Wall Street Journal
“Paley's beautiful artwork consists of collages of hand-painted papers of watercolor blends and textures.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Poetic verse and vibrant collages characterize this tribute to starfish.” —Publishers Weekly
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