Little Blue House Beside the Sea [Board book]

A poem of praise and affection for the world's oceans.What child doesnt love walking in the surf, feeling the watersteal the sand from beneath her toes as a wave retreats? Who doesnt love thesalty smell of the air and the sight of ships far out on the horizon? What happens in theoceans is critically important to life on Earth. Thats why the girl in herlittle blue house wants to believe that the children gazing back from far overthe horizon love the oceans as she does and wants to keep them safe, alive, andbeautiful. A wee redhead in a matching knit vest and pom-pommed beanie observes the world around them, taking pleasure in the raging storms and sunny flowers, in this charming read-aloud with an underlying message about global connectivity and environmental awareness. Rhyming couplets tell the tale of a well-loved seaside cottage on a rocky northern shore; whales and puffins are rendered in unique monotype textures against sweeping mixed media landscapes to capture the wild seasons and changing weather. -STARRED REVIEW PreS-1Who wouldnt want to live in a cozy house beside the sea? Through singsong rhyme and vivid imagery that invoke the senses, Bogart and Lemniscates have created a captivating tale of a young girl and the natural beauty that exists just outside of her home by the sea. She watches the boats go sailing by and sees fishermen and puffins keep busy trying to catch fish. Delightful images of humpback whales at play are followed by the light of the moon and the lighthouse towers being reflected in the big blue sea. Lemniscates brings readers into the young girls world with vibrant colors, subtle nods to finger painting, and earthy tones that will beguile readers of all ages. VERDICT A little girl tells of walking home to her little blue house beside the sea. Every day, she ambles along the cliff path, looking out at the boats and observing nature all around her: the tall grasses waving, the puffins waddling on the hills, and the whales playing lã<