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mdevlin923's review against another edition
5.0
A young boy is exploring the beach when an underwater camera washes up near his feet. He develops the film and is astonished at what he finds: image after image of unbelievable underwater creatures and finally a picture of a child holding up another picture of a child. Using his microscope, the boy sees that the pictures of the children go all the way back for hundreds of years. He takes his own picture right before the camera is pulled back into the water by a wave (and eventually washes up on another shore to another child).
Stunning and imaginative; this story will inspire children to think creatively about what's going on far out at sea and about those who have come before us.
Stunning and imaginative; this story will inspire children to think creatively about what's going on far out at sea and about those who have come before us.
justonemorebookhonest's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kitsuneheart's review against another edition
4.0
A charming tale told all in pictures. A boy finds an underwater camera at the beach. When he develops the photos, he sees a magical underwater world. Finally, he joins in the chain of people who ahve shared this discovery, putting in new film and returning the camera to the sea.
Since there are no words, the pictures in this book had to be phenomenal. And they are! So much so that they won the Caldecott Medal. Each image has the larger overall plot, of course, but there is always a little detail to be found. An octopus leg coming out of a box, a feisty crab, an alien poking a fish with a stick. Taking the time to find the details with young readers will give this book some real staying power.
Since there are no words, the pictures in this book had to be phenomenal. And they are! So much so that they won the Caldecott Medal. Each image has the larger overall plot, of course, but there is always a little detail to be found. An octopus leg coming out of a box, a feisty crab, an alien poking a fish with a stick. Taking the time to find the details with young readers will give this book some real staying power.
lyx's review against another edition
4.75
Revisiting my childhood favourites.
Really love this one. Wiesner's creativity and imagination are boundless!
Really love this one. Wiesner's creativity and imagination are boundless!
shesnotthere's review against another edition
5.0
My son loves this book! The illustrations are absolutely stunning.
itselvv's review
مثير للاهتمام جدًا، والنهاية ظريفة، لكن أتمنى لو كانت القصة مفهومة أكثر.
rachelgnelson's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing. After reading it, I started going through all of his works because I loved how he combined both science and whimsy. Although completely without words, the story is told completely through the beautiful illustrations. I liked the world it protrayed and the message of connection that is expressed.