In a Village by the Sea
In a Village by the Sea
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Publishers Group West
Annotation: Presents a circular tale about a family in a small house by the sea that tells the story of longing for the comforts of home.
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #121726
Format: Perma-Bound from Publisher's Hardcover
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Common Core/STEAM: Common Core Common Core
Copyright Date: 2015
Edition Date: 2015 Release Date: 05/12/15
Illustrator: Chu, April,
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: Publisher: 1-939547-15-6 Perma-Bound: 0-605-94546-2
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-939547-15-6 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-94546-3
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2015006486
Dimensions: 23 x 26 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal (Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2015)

PreS-Gr 2 This is a magical story set in Vietnam, with moody and emotive illustrations. With a classical storytelling structure and lyrical text, the narrative describes a fisherman at sea thinking of his home, as the images draw viewers in closer and closer, first to the house, then to the kitchen, and onward until finally they focus on a tiny brown cricket in a tiny hole painting a tiny picture of the very same fisherman at sea dreaming of home while waiting out a scary storm. The illustrations are lovely, with an amazing use of perspective, changing the viewpoint on every page and conveying the simple tale of a fisherman longing for the warm home, wife, baby, and dog that are waiting for him. The text pairs beautifully with the detail of the images, which offer plenty to pore over. VERDICT A delightful and quiet read that effectively evokes the book's setting. Sharon McKellar, Oakland Public Library, CA

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School Library Journal (Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2015)
Word Count: 137
Reading Level: 2.4
Interest Level: P-2
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 171967 / grade: Lower Grades

Written in a spare, lyrical style using fresh, evocative imagery, Village by the Sea tells the story of longing for the comforts of home. A perfect book for teaching about diverse cultures and lifestyles through rich pictures and words, moving from the wide world to the snugness of home and back out again.


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