OCEANS OF LOVE is a tender and humorous poem that imagines how ocean critter mamas show love to their little ones. Barnacle assures her young it’s quite all right to cling…
Stunning watercolor illustrations by Holly Clifton-Brown take readers down below the waves, where colorful corals and filtered light create a world of enchantment and love to complement the text.
PreS-Gr 2–Ideal for a read-aloud, this story’s clever, gentle rhymes and beautiful oceanic theme will delight caregivers and their children alike. Sea creature mothers care for their offspring in this tender story….Filled with creature names and pleasant, descriptive words, Lawler’s rhymes roll fluidly off the tongue…. A seamless combination of hand-painted and digital techniques make for eye-catching collages in crisp textures and vibrant colors. VERDICT Recommended as a well-crafted, visually engaging bedtime read-aloud.—School Library Journal
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