Book
When mermaids sleep / by Ann Bonwill ; illustrated by Steven Johnson & Lou Fancher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780375870613 (hc)
- ISBN: 037587061X (hc)
- ISBN: 9780375970610 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 0375970614 (lib. bdg.)
- Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Random House, c2013.
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| Subject: | Bedtime > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Stories in rhyme. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | E BONWI A (Text) | 33126018841753 | Easy | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2013 April
K-Gr 2âMermaids are sleeping in coral caves and, in that same water, pirates are snoring in their ship. In the trunks below deck, genies dream on sand in their lamps; that sand was also used to build sand castles where sea serpents sleep. The magical world is at rest: unicorns, giants, goblins, and dwarves. Readers discover that under the same moon where fairies are slumbering is a dreaming child. In this bedtime story, it is the illustrations that shine. The palette, while muted, is still lush and full. Collage is used to great effect to create texture; readers will be tempted to run their hands over the pages, hoping to feel the mountains and trees themselves. The full-bleed artwork spreads over two pages; one can almost imagine that the world extends past the confines of the layout. The dreamlike fantasy world is captured expertly. Unfortunately, the text is not as successful; the rhyming pattern is singsongy and the lines are often forced. They combine to make a challenging read-aloud; it is easy to trip over the words and the story becomes muddled and confusing. With stunning artwork like this, it is a shame that the text isn't stronger.âLaura Lutz, Pratt Institute, New York City
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