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 Tide pool waits
 Author: Fleming, Candace

 Publisher:  Holiday House (2022)

 Dewey: 577.69
 Classification: Nonfiction
 Physical Description: [37] p., col. ill., 26 cm

 BTSB No: 341265 ISBN: 9780823449156
 Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3

 Subjects:
 Tide pool ecology
 Tide pools
 Marine animals

Price: $23.28

Summary:
A lyrical tour of the ecology of tide pools.

 Illustrator: Hevron, Amy

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (03/01/22)
   School Library Journal (05/01/22)
   Booklist (+) (03/01/22)
 The Hornbook (00/03/22)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 05/01/2022 K-Gr 2—Waves crash on shore and then recede, and in their wake a tide pool is formed. It is filled with wondrous creatures including barnacles, crabs, opaleyes, sea star, sculpin, octopus and more. Soon "the sea can't resist the pull of the moon, the turn of the earth, the sun and the wind" and the waves "sweep towards shore." As the tide pool once again become a part of the ocean, even more remarkable creatures can be seen, such as sea anemones, shrimp, and tubeworms, and the cycle is repeated. Fleming makes great use of action verbs, engaging descriptions, and just the right amount of repetition to draw readers into the tide pool and hold their interest. The dynamic text placement helps reinforce the movement of the ocean, while Hevron's illustrations give life to the words and with every graceful overlay of line and wash, effectively depict the creatures and the ocean itself. The focus is on nature; humans are neither mentioned, seen, nor relevant. The back matter contains an illustrated guide to the creatures plus "Let's Explore" and "Where Do They Live?" sections. VERDICT This narrative nonfiction on Pacific Coast tide pools is a great read-aloud with text spacing and other cues to provide drama, a perfect accompaniment for the dramatic activity in the tide pool itself.—Catherine Callegari - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

Booklist - 03/01/2022 *Starred Review* The waves CR-A-A-A-A-SH in. / And then cr-e-e-e-e-p out. / Swish, gurgle, trickle, drip-drip-drop. / Seawater collects between the rocks. And quiet settles over the shore. And . . . / The tide pool waits. Using lyrical language that appeals to the senses, Fleming introduces these Pacific Coast intertidal-zone features, explaining how they form, what creatures are found there (barnacles, mussels, snails, limpets, opaleyes, octopuses, and sculpin), and how sea life adapts to these temporary abodes. These animals are most active (eating, hunting, exploring) during high tides when they are fully submerged and free to move about; those caught in tide pools during low tides must wait for the next high tide to break free. Seattle-based illustrator Hevron's artwork, rendered in acrylic paint and pencil, employs a colorful palette to depict this dynamic ecosystem. Her stylized creatures appear in minimal detail with shape and hue employed as distinguishing features. This is particularly effective in the back matter, which offers additional information about each creature and the layers of the intertidal zone, enabling readers to easily identify and distinguish among black mussels, purple sea urchins, green and white barnacles, and more. The result is a pleasing and painterly portrait of the intertidal zone, fairly bursting with color. A perfect introduction to these amazing rock pools, appropriate for primary science lessons and curious beach-goers alike. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.

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