
Boats on the Bay
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- Publication Date: April 4, 2023
- Imprint: Cameron Kids
- ISBN: 9798887070612
- Page Count: 24
- Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
- Rights: World/All
A KidLitTV recommended book!
A large-format picture book about a bunch of boats found on a busy bay, buoyed by simple, spare, and lyrical text. Inspired by the San Francisco Bay but with universal appeal, the book features a spectacular double-spread gatefold finale showing a boat parade and fireworks glowing against a city backdrop.
Praise
"A well-designed book with a simple, approachable text."Kirkus Reviews —
"Simple, serene text coupled with stunning, sweeping illustrations."Avery & Augustine —
"This is McFerrin’s debut picture book. . . .He manages to capture textures you want to reach out and touch."Things That Go Zoom, Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews —
"Harvey’s short, simple sentences, many with internal rhymes . . . make this a good fit for emerging readers."
"A celebration of place and a catalogue of the kinds of vessels dear to the hearts of boat enthusiasts young and old."Publishers Weekly —
"This mini intro to our safe harbor is perfect run-up or follow-up for a leisurely stroll along the Embarcadero, bracing bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, or ferry tour around Alcatraz. Take-home message: Take notice."San Fransisco Chronicle —
About the author
Jeanne Walker Harvey is the award-winning author of several picture books, including Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas, Maya Lin, Artist-Architect of Light and Lines; My Hands Sing the Blues, and Romare Bearden’s Childhood Journey. Grady McFerrin is an illustrator, designer, and hand-letterer who lives in Los Angeles with his family. His work has been featured in magazines, children’s books, gift/novelty titles, advertisements and music posters, and recognized by the AIGA, Communication Arts, the Society of Illustrators, Print Magazine, and American Illustration.
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