Sea Without a Shore Awareness Tour presented in partnership* with W.W Norton and The Children’s Book Review.
Dive into the depths of imagination with Barb Rosenstock’s enchanting nonfiction picture book, Sea Without a Shore, brought to life by Katherine Roy’s mesmerizing illustrations.
Join us as we follow a single piece of seaweed as it proliferates across the ocean, becoming shelter, nourishment, and so much more for marine life. Young minds will be swept away by the revelation that this humble strand of green holds the key to the Sargasso Sea’s vibrant tapestry of life. Let the waves of wonder wash over you as this exquisitely crafted picture book unfurls its secrets, leaving young readers spellbound by the ocean’s hidden marvels.
This deftly told narrative would be grand fun to read aloud… Rosenstock’s concise text exudes energy and makes wonderful use of alliteration… Roy’s gorgeous, watercolor-like illustrations swirl with vibrant hues and would show well to a group. Youngsters will be sucked into this engaging, informative account of a most unusual ecosystem.
—Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
Adventurers who sail alongside us on this literary voyage will discover a treasure beyond compare: the chance to claim a hardcover edition of Sea Without a Shore, autographed by both Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy. Seize this fleeting moment, dear reader!
Sea Without a Shore Virtual Tour Dates
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 April Lynch Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Thursday, September 12, 2024 @pagesforpaige Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Friday, September 13, 2024 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight of Sea Without a Shore |
| Monday, September 16, 2024 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Me Two Books Book Activity Paired with Sea Without a Shore |
| Wednesday, September 18 2024 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Thursday, September 19, 2024 It’s Free at Last Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Friday, September 20, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Interview with Barb Rosenstock |
| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Mrs. Makes Reading Fun Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Get Outside And Read Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Country Mamas with Kids Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Thursday, September 26, 2024 My Reading Getaway Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Friday, September 27, 2024 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Monday, September 30, 2024 @stargirls.magical.tale Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2024 One More Exclamation Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Thursday, October 3, 2024 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Friday, October 4, 2024 Book Q&A’s with Deborah Kalb Interview with Barb Rosenstock |
| Monday, October 7, 2024 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Interview with Barb Rosenstock |
| Tuesday, October 8, 2024 The Fairview Review Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
| Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk Book Review of Sea Without a Shore |
Sea Without a Shore Book Giveaway
Sea Without a Shore: Book GiveawayAbout the Book
Sea Without a Shore
Written by Barb Rosenstock
Illustrated by Katherine Roy
Ages: 4+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton | ISBN: 9781324016076
Publisher’s Book Summary: A single piece of seaweed buoys a fascinating ecosystem in this nonfiction picture book from award-winning creators Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy.
From bryozoans and snails to shrimps, eels, swordfish, and whales, the Sargasso Sea provides a home to countless types of marine life, thanks to the prevalence of microalgae called sargassum. Following a single blade of this extraordinary seaweed as it grows and spreads, readers see what it provides for the sea’s organisms: a base for hydroids and tube worms to filter and feed, shelter for anemones and nudibranchs and their nutritious waste, hunting grounds for crabs and amphipods, and a source of nourishment and protection for the fish, birds, whales, and reptiles that feed on these smaller creatures.
Through a widening scope on this intricate interdependence, Barb Rosenstock celebrates one of our planet’s most diverse and important ecosystems and the unassuming seaweed that sustains it. Gorgeously illustrated with Katherine Roy’s rich, eye-catching artwork, Sea Without a Shore is as fluid and rhythmic as the currents that shape this tidal home.
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About the Author
Barb Rosenstock is the author of several children’s books, including The Noisy Paint Box, which received a Caldecott Honor. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.
About the Illustrator
Katherine Roy is the creator of the Sibert Honor Book Neighborhood Sharks and, most recently, Making More. She lives in Corvallis, Oregon.
Thanks for following along with us on Barb Rosenstock’s Sea Without a Shore awareness tour!
75 Comments
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