Tell Me About Oceans is not just a board book; it’s an experience—a lullaby of the seas that sings of the wonders beneath the waves.
Synopsis
Tell Me About Oceans by Lisa Varchol Perron emerges as a delightful voyage through the vast and mysterious waters of our planet. This enchanting board book, adorned with Jennifer Falkner’s vivid illustrations, invites young readers and their guardians to dive into the rhythmic waves of knowledge and discovery.
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Tell Me About Oceans lyrical prose is a gentle current, guiding the curious minds of children with questions like, “Tell me why the ocean moves in waves that splish and splash.” Perron’s responses, grounded in science, are like pearls of wisdom nestled in the sands of understanding, waiting to be uncovered by eager little learners.
Each page is a new horizon, offering sidebars brimming with additional facts that satisfy even the most insatiable of young explorers. The narrative is a seamless blend of poetic flair and educational substance, ensuring that the journey is as informative as it is enchanting.
The illustrations are a treasure chest of colors, capturing the essence of the ocean’s beauty and the bond between child and parent. From the swirl of green seaweed to the dance of the ocean’s inhabitants, Falkner’s art submerges readers into the depths of the sea, all while keeping them safely afloat in the arms of familial love.
Overall
In essence, Tell Me About Oceans is not just a board book; it’s an experience—a lullaby of the seas that sings of the wonders beneath the waves. It’s a must-have for every nursery and early learning environment, promising to spark a lifelong passion for the marine world in the hearts of its readers.
About the Author
Lisa Varchol Perron writes picture books, middle grade novels, and poetry for children. Her poems have appeared in children’s magazines, online poetry journals, and anthologies, and she earned the 2021 Boston Authors Club Discovery Award for picture book writers. She lives outside of Boston with her geologist husband and two book-loving kids.
About the Illustrator
Jennifer Falkner is a children’s book illustrator and designer based in Perth, Australia. Jennifer’s work is inspired by a passion for nature, the antics of her two small boys, and her own childhood playing and exploring the beach and the bush in Western Australia. Recently, Jennifer has illustrated The Happiness Seed, The Lucky Shack, the Flashlight Explorers series, Tell Me About Oceans, and Tell Me About Space. Before returning to Perth in 2018, Jennifer lived and worked in Canberra, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Singapore.
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