ISBN: 9781772782424
Editorial: Pajama Press
Autor: Bailey, Jen Lynn
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 40
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: A humorous exploration of a northern river ecosystem with an intrepid young boatsman is paired with an extended author’s note about its ecology and key species.Young Ben sets out to explore the river equipped with a sturdy boat, some sample-collection gear, and his scientific curiosity. Along the way he meets a black bear taking a swim, a moose all wobbly and slim, a goose with a gorgeous grin, and a heron all proper and prim…but things really start happening after the owl HOOs loudly on a whim.With fresh, easygoing verse from author Jenn Lynn Bailey and art full of movement and light from illustrator Maggie Zeng, This is the Boat That Ben Built is a compelling entry point for conversations about ecology, food webs, and species diversity. Ben’s excursion―watched from the shore by his mother and faithful dog―is an outdoor adventure pitched perfectly for kids who dream of independence and exploration, parents who value safety and loving supervision, and educators who seek engaging fiction enriched with information. The book concludes with an eight-page Author’s Note that spotlights facts about every animal Ben has met and invites readers to think like an ecologist about the ways in which they are all connected.From School Library JournalPreS-Gr 1-Bailey's debut puts an ecological spin on "This Is the House That Jack Built," in a cumulative tale of a boy exploring a northern river ecosystem. Dark-haired, fair-skinned Ben heads downstream in his very own boat. Safety first as Ben, as well as the grown-up and dog watching from shore, wears a life vest, even though Ben sails solo. This is a simple and gentle introduction to northern wildlife. Young readers may not know what a loon is, but the illustrations and text make it clear that it is a waterfowl. As all the other creatures have been relatively small and non-threatening, the introduction of a black bear may be a bit startling to readers, although neither Ben nor his watchful companions are bothered. All is peaceful and calm until an owl hoots and sets off a chaotic chain reaction. No harm is done to any creature (except perhaps the fish that ends up in the boat) and then the watchful grown-up and dog board the boat. Zeng balances stylized realism with cuddliness in the creatures she depicts; cool, dreamy blues and green hues put readers in mind of a late spring or early summer day. Back matter includes details about river ecosystems and the animals that appear in the book. VERDICT Recommended for most picture book collections, especially those serving geographic regions sharing some of these species.-Heather Webbα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.ReviewPraise for This is the Boat that Ben Built2022 SCBWI Recommended Reading List feature2022 The Children’s Book Council “March: Hot Off the Press” feature2022 BookFlap “Finding our Place in the Universe” feature“Bailey’s debut puts an ecological spin on “This Is the House That Jack Built,” in a cumulative tale of a boy exploring a northern river ecosystem”―School Library Journal“This Is the Boat That Ben Built is a collaboration that exudes a sense of happiness. It is the meeting of pleasant story and informative nonfiction that will be useful in primary classroom and library collections.”―CM Magazine“The illustrations are really lovely and capture the river and its animals in a way that is sure to appeal to children. The buildable story is great for toddlers and preschoolers who will appreciate the repetition and understanding the way that things begin to relate to each other in the story.”―YA Books Central“This is a sweet, rhyming early look at ecosystems in the forest. Back matter talks about keystone species, and asks readers questions about the story.”―Youth Services Book Review“At the end of the book, Bailey talks about the Northern River ecosystem and goes into information about the creatures she feat
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