Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, my friends! I really can’t believe it is Friday already…the days are FLYING by, just like the leaves from the trees!
But no worries! We’ve got a super cool book today to review and a generous giveaway from author Jenna Grodzicki.
But before we dive in, we have a giveaway winner to announce. A couple of weeks ago, my fabulous illustrator for Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, Alleanna Harris, offered an original sketch. And the winner is:
Pamela Harrison!
Congratulations, Pamela…I will be in touch with you shortly!
And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming. Are you hungry????
I SEE SEAFOOD: SEA CREATURES THAT LOOK LIKE FOOD
Written by Jenna Grodzicki
Published by Millbrook Press (October 1, 2019)
Ages: 4-9
Themes: Sea creatures,
Synopsis: From Amazon:
Meet some of the wackiest creatures under the sea―creatures that look like food―through eye-catching photos and engaging text. This funny, informative book introduces readers to the egg yolk jellyfish, the lettuce sea slug, the chocolate chip sea star, and many more! Accessible text and engaging photos make this a very fun read.
Why I love this book:
- Sea creatures that look like food? Kids are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!
- The photos are amazing…those starfish REALLY look like chocolate chip cookies!
- Educational and entertaining…what could be better than that?
RELATED ACTIVITIES:
Photo courtesy: https://buggyandbuddy.com/20-sea-animal-craftskids/
Oh my gosh…can you believe all of these amazing sea creature crafts for kids? Just like potato chips, you won’t want to stop at making one! For detailed instructions, please go to: tellhttps://buggyandbuddy.com/20-sea-animal-crafts-activities-kids/
Just a week from today, I will be in Chicago, doing a couple of programs for my granddaughter’s school. Author visits visits inspire kids…and spark interest in the topic of the book. Can you imagine how much fun the kids at schools will have with Jenna’s new book? Please remember that the greatest gift for a favorite author is to buy the book, review the book, tell friends about the book, and ask your local library to purchase it for their collection.
And if you’d like to be entered in the giveaway, please leave a comment and share the post on social media – the more shares…the more chances to win!
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 
This book looks fabulous! My kids are super into sea creatures and would get a big kick out of it.
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Thanks for stopping by, Leah! I hope your kids get to see a copy of it! It’s totally making me hungry. 🙂
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Eye-catching title! I’m sure kids will love this book.
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Sounds like a wonderfully weird book that will appeal to both boys and girls. Love the craft ideas, too! Great way to combine science-themed learning with art instruction.
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Wow! Kids will really love this book! These crafts look super cool, too!
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The mere mention of sea creatures that look like food reminds me of the classic story, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. I’m super curious to page through this book. And, as always, you posted wonderful crafts. 🙂
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I have been looking forward to this one! Congrats Jenna and safe travels Vivian!
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What an clever, under-the-sea smorgasbord story! Jenna’s book looks like she had fun researching and writing–a perfect combo for an author. I look forward to reading Jenna’s book, and of course, recommending our library purchase it for our children’s section. Thanks, Vivian, for spotlighting such clever picture books AND related craft resources.
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Vivian, I am so excited to be the winner of a work of art by the marvelous Alleana Harris. What an amazing gift! Thank you Alleana! I preordered The Amazing Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe as soon as it was offered. I can’t wait to read it!
I wish I could travel to Chicago and meet you, Vivian. I’m only about 3 hours away. Have a marvelous time at your granddaughter’s school and safe travels.
And for today’s post, I saw the cover earlier and loved the subject. What a fun idea for a picture book! Children will love it and so will teachers. The crafts are adorable! Congratulations, Jenna!
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So excited you won the sketch by Alleanna, Pamela!
Thanks for the good travel wishes…and happy you love Jenna’s book!
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Beautiful cover! What a fun and engaging book!
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This looks likes loads of fun. It’s also making me hungry. I knew about the red pencil slate urchin (not food, but relationship to things we know) and a few food related sea creatures, but the more the merrier.
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Nonfiction books like this one are my favorite to read and to write. This book is clever and fun! Kids of all ages will enjoy this one.
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This book looks so fun! Kids are going to love it!!
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You had me at the cover!
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My two-year-old grandson loves all sea creatures AND being read to, so this book looks like a perfect match.
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I have loved everything I’ve seen and heard about this book. But the crafts!! Such fabulousness!
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This looks fascinating. I can’t wait to take a look inside.
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Being from Maine, I love sea food and so do many of my students. Looking forward to learning about the egg yolk jellyfish and the chocolate chip sea star. What a great idea for a book.
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My students would love this book!
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Great review and fun list of activities, Vivian. Congrats Jenna.
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This looks like a very cool book!
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