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Blue Floats Away
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Little Blue is very close to his iceberg parents so when he suddenly breaks away from them, he promises to return and, after traveling far and undergoing big changes, he may succeed.
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A little iceberg strikes out on a big journey in this new picture book that explores the wonders of the water cycle.
Little Blue lives at the North Pole with his parents until, one day, he floats away and strikes out on his own. Along the way, Blue encounters new things, such as sharks, and beautiful things like sailboats. He starts to wonder which way is home when something unexpected begins to happen. Little Blue is getting smaller and smaller until... he transforms!
After mixing with the warm ocean water, Blue reappears as a cloud. He encounters new things, like aeroplanes, and beautiful things, such as birds. He charts a course for home. As it gets colder and colder, Blue gets bigger and bigger until... hey, is that a snowflake?
A story about the water cycle, Blue Floats Away explores the power of transformation and growing up.
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Blue Floats Away receives high praise for both its engaging narrative and educational value, particularly for introducing young readers to the water cycle through a charming and accessible character, Blue. The book's art style captivates with its unique illustrations, which employ cut paper, coloured pencils, and white ink. The story is noted for balancing a gentle environmental message with an adventure that enlightens and entertains.
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ISBN: 9781419744235
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 April 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Illustration: Four colour illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Grant Snider
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 226.0mm
Height: 285.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian and the creator of 100 Scope Notes, a kidlit blog hosted by School Library Journal. He was a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. Jonker lives with his wife and two children in Zeeland, Michigan.
Grant Snider is an orthodontist by day and an artist by night. He is the author-illustrator of graphic novels and picture books including What Color Is Night? His comics have been featured in many major publications, including the New York Times and The New Yorker, as well as The Best American Comics 2013 anthology. He lives in Wichita, Kansas, with his wife and four children.
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