Ship Shapes PB - Softcover

Stella Blackstone

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846867622 ISBN 13: 9781846867620

Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2012

Synopsis

See how many everyday shapes you can spot while sailing the open sea in search of jewels and treasure! Children will ride the waves to a faraway island in this lively, shape-filled ocean adventure, with appealing fabric art by Siobhan Bell.

About this title

About the Author:

Stella Blackstone wrote her first story when she was seven years old and has gone on writing ever since. She is fascinated by the relationship between language and music and especially enjoys working with rhythm and rhyme in her books for small children. In addition to her own writing, she runs writing workshops for children in schools and at festivals. Stella lives in North Somerset, England.

Siobhan Bell works as a full time textile artist, selling through various galleries. She creates her trademark bright colors by purchasing sheets before hand-dying them. Siobhan lives in Somerset, England with her young son. She has also worked with Barefoot Books on We All Go Traveling By.

Review:

Blackstone takes a welcome departure from rhyming in her latest, a look at shapes. A boy and girl go to sea on a raft to see how many different shapes they can find...Bell's artwork is a phenomenal display of needlework. The ocean is a patchwork quilt in shades and patterns of blues; bright colors abound and youngsters will especially enjoy the variety of sea creatures. An addition to the concepts shelf that stands out for its unique artwork. --Kirkus Review

In this simple concept book, two youngsters and a Dalmatian set out on a raft, calling readers: All aboard! Come along with me! Let's see what shapes we can find on the sea. They come across many exotic scenes-including a pirate ship, a fantastic sea monster, and a green submarine-and invite children to search for nine basic shapes. The directions are consistently straightforward...children will enjoy searching the briny depths for the little fish and sea creatures hidden there. --School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1846867622
• ISBN 13: 9781846867620
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Siobhan Bell