Quick Booktalk
A family refurbishes an old wood boat and takes it back out on the water.
About the Illustrations
Nikki McClure's hand-cut paper illustrations are the highlight of this book, and they perfectly suit the subject matter. Every page is filled with details of the structure of a boat and what it feels like to sail on it. There are lots of lovely details in the illustrations that subtly support the text, such as the moment when one family member is shown crossing her fingers as the boat enters the water for the first time. Another highlight is the two-page spread showing a diagram on which is labeled every part of the boat.
Story Time Possibilities
This would be a nice read-aloud for a Pre-K or Kindergarten audience. It's a good mix of family story and sailing information, and the "How to Talk Like a Sailor" page at the end of the book provides a fun opportunity to introduce some interesting new vocabulary. This would be a great choice for class visits heading into this summer's CSLP summer reading theme of Oceans of Possibilities.
Reader's Advisory
This book would be a nice companion for Harbor and Sail Away by Donald Crews, and for Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey. It has a timeless feel and a classic look that puts me in mind of many Caldecott books of yore. I wouldn't be at all disappointed to see a sticker on the cover of this book next year.
Disclosure
I received a review copy of Old Wood Boat from Candlewick Press in exchange for an honest review.
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