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Shimmer & Splash: The Sparkling World of Sea Life Hardcover – Picture Book, April 2, 2013

by Jim Arnosky (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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What can you see in the deep blue sea? Dolphins, stingrays, men o' war, and more! In Shimmer & Splash, acclaimed author and artist Jim Arnosky—whose award-winning nature books delight children, parents, and teachers alike—captures the endless variety of spectacular marine species. From the beautiful (starfish, coral reefs) to the scary (sharks, barracudas) to the yucky (jellyfish), these undersea inhabitants will amaze kids…especially in the seven fantastic gatefolds!
 
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  1. Reading age
    6 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 5
  5. Lexile measure
    NC1150L
  6. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.5 x 12 inches
  7. Publisher
    Union Square Kids
  8. Publication date
    April 2, 2013
  9. ISBN-10
    9781402786235
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1402786235
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“Arnosky has been directing his painterly eye and literary hand to the natural world for many years, ranging from artful works on raccoons in a cornfield to taloned raptors in the ether. Here he turns his considerable talents to life in the sea in the style of previous works such as Thunder Birds: Nature's Flying Predators (2011) and Slither and Crawl: Eye to Eye with Reptiles (2009, both Sterling). With foldout pages and many life-size illustrations, this overview is less tightly focused, touching on sea life from coral reefs to sailfish, from sea jellies to fiddler crabs, all depicted in a burst of shimmering blues and greens with splashes of yellow. The informative and lucid text is larded with personal experiences as Arnosky wades, kayaks, boats, and fishes in the “sparkling” world of water he so obviously enjoys. Soft pencil sketches ranging from coral species to sharks' tails slip along the outer margins of the pages of text, a gentle counterpoint to the exuberant, colorful acrylics. Informative, to be sure, and eminently readable, this dynamic title will be an explosive visual feast for many children.” —School Library Journal “Arnosky's prose is both solidly informational and lyrical as it introduces each animal: 'Some jellyfish such as the moon jellyfish and upside-down jellyfish can swim from place to place by undulating their bodies.' Shaded pencil drawings of sea life with brief, handwritten descriptions add to the sense that readers are in the field alongside Arnosky. His descriptive accounts of his wild adventures—such as photographing sharks by moonlight—are intimate and exciting; his respect for the natural world, contagious.” —Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)

About the Author

Jim Arnosky is the author/illustrator of more than 100 books for young readers, and has been honored for his overall contribution to literature for children. He received the first lifetime achievement award for Excellence in Science Illustration from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Award for nonfiction. Many of his books have been chosen as ALA Notable Books, including Drawing from Nature (William Morrow & Co.) a Christopher Award-winner, and he has collected many starred reviews. His first book for Sterling, Wild Tracks, was a 2008 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; 2009 ALA Notable; and received starred reviews in Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal. Jim lives in South Ryegate, VT, but travels all over the US for school and library visits, meeting hundreds of kids every year. Visit jimarnosky.com to learn more.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1402786239
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square Kids; Illustrated edition (April 2, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781402786235
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1402786235
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC1150L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.18 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.5 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Jim Arnosky

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I became interested in wildlife at a very young age. The woods around our home were filled with wild creatures. I spent whole days outdoors tryng to find them. Because I was naturally talented in drawing, I drew pictures of the animals I liked best, first in cartoons, gradually learning to draw them realistically, until I could draw and dpaint any aninal I saw and make it look real and alive on my paper.

Everyone of the 104 children's books written and illustrated by me has been based on things I have seen for myself in Nature. I have always gone outdoors having no preconceived idea of what I might fine. Nature tells me what my day, my walk, my sightings, my drawings, and also my books will ultimately be. I am happy for whatever gift Nature gives me, a gift for the going.

Please look for my books in your library and here on Amazon.

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Becky Ernst
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2014
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Reading is a great gift to give to anyone! My granddaughter was very happy with this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2014
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Fantastic large fold out book children will love.
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Dad of Divas
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013
This was an educational book that taught my girls and I so much about underwater creatures. I was very impressed with how thorough the book was as well as well as the beautiful imagery throughout the book. The book has a ton of information within it, and the book provides you with hours of educational fun for the whole family. The book for us was reminiscent of our recent trip to the Atlanta Aquarium, and it allowed us to explore some of the creatures we saw there as well as become even more intrigued by some of the new creatures that we had not seen there. Overall, this was a wonderful book that the whole family will enjoy!

*I received a copy for review - all opinions are my own*
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Lindsay H
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated for budding oceanographers!
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013
Shimmer & Splash is one of the most gorgeously illustrated kids' books we own! I love that it includes a first person narrative rather than an encyclopedia style approach. My son loved the life sized tiger shark jaw on one of the fold-out pages! Definitely a great book, and one that grows with kids-my 4 year old mostly likes the pictures now, but the scientific info would easily still be interesting to an older elementary school kid!

*I got a free copy of this book to review on my blog, but I loved it so much I wanted to review it here too!
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