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McLimans, David
3 Reviews
(3)
K-3
In this capable retelling of a Native American creation myth, there is only Sky World (where people are) and Water World (where animals are) until Sky Girl falls through a hole in the sky, forcing the water animals to find a way for her to live. Unfussy mixed-media illustrations consisting of flat geometric shapes recall cut-paper collage. Websites. Bib.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
(4)
K-3
This cautionary counting book features dramatically stylized sea creatures--many threatened or endangered--using only three contrasting colors: black, blue, and white. The pages show a large numeral from one to ten configured from a sea creature, with accompanying scientific information, augmented by end matter. This handsome, useful book is for an older audience than the format would suggest. Reading list, websites.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
(4)
K-3
Large black alphabet letters extend into symbolic shapes representing endangered or vulnerable species: E is drawn out into earwig pincers; I has a long, curving ibis beak. Some of the stencil-designed animals are unfamiliar (quoll, uakari); others might go unrecognized if not for the small red box containing the animal silhouette and classification details. Animal facts are appended. Reading list, websites.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
3 reviews
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