Overview / 简介: |
| Emma lives in a crooked house in an old whaling town, and often takes her dog, Nemo, to the beach. On their walks, they find amazing treasures, like shells and stones and sea glass—and even a loggerhead turtle. But one day, they find something completely unexpected: a baby whale, washed ashore. Emma empathizes with the animal’s suffering, imagining what the whale is thinking and feeling. When the tide starts to come in, Emma pushes as the water swirls and rises, and eventually the whale swims free, back to her mother. |
From Organization / 国外机构评价: |
| PreS-Gr 2—The sea coast comes alive in this lyrical tale as Emma and her dog gather shells, stones, and sea glass. "She smelled the salty air. The sea and the sky swirled together as she skipped past the misty dunes to the shoreline." The child loves her home, and her heartfelt concern for the environment and its "teeming life" is apparent as she pictures an ocean without "balloons or bottles spit to shore." One day, Emma and her dog discover a stranded baby whale. She tries to help the frightened animal, telling the baby to "think of your pod and your family. Picture yourself swimming free." Rendered in watercolor and mixed media, the illustrations awaken the senses and enhance the well-paced plot. Maritime hues, vignettes, and spreads complement the story line as Emma and her dog, Nemo, work hard to nudge the heavy creature until "a few more pushes and the whale slipped past Emma and ducked under a wave." VERDICT An elegant read-aloud about a girl and her dog that features heroism, kindness, and a love of the sea. This will work well one-on-one or in a small group storytime. |
About the Author / 作者介绍: |
| Julie Case lives in the Colorado mountains with her four kids, husband, and dog. Emma and the Whale was inspired by Julie’s summers spent on Long Island, New York, where she still loves diving under waves and swimming in the ocean. This is her first children’s book.
Lee White is the illustrator of several books for children, including I Lived on Butterfly Hill by Marjorie Agosín, winner of the Pura Belpré Award; Arctic White by Danna Smith; Sophie’s Fish by A. E. Cannon; and What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? by Judith Viorst. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Learn more at LeeWhiteIllustration.com. |
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