Wave by Suzy Lee

Wave by Suzy Lee
(Preschool - Grade 1)

Wordless stories are both invaluable tools in early literacy and just plain fun to 'read' with your child. Though Wave contains no text aside from its simple title, it has a real story to tell. Children learn narrative skills and oral language, both of which create a readiness to read. In Wave, the simple act of heading to the beach and sizing up a wave makes for a delightful, funny and memorable picture book.

Using charcoal and acrylics, author/illustrator Suzy Lee relates to a young child's fear of an ocean wave's size and surprise factor. Our young heroine approaches cautiously, tries a few intimidating moves and finally revels in all that the wave has to offer. A laugh-out-loud story that will leave both children and parents eager to visit their nearest coastline.

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Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff

What the World Eats

What the World Eats,
Photographed by Peter Menzel, Written by Faith D'Aluisio
4th Grade and Up

Have you ever wondered what someone from another country eats? In What the World Eats twenty-six families from around the world (and 3 from the U.S.) are photographed with their entire week's worth of groceries. Each entry delves into the day-to-day lives of the families, detailing eating habits typical in their county. Each family's story also includes a family recipe, a breakdown of food, facts about the country, a map and much more.

This book is a fascinating look at other cultures and a wealth of information, beautiful photographed and laid out. The adult version of this book is Hungry Planet: What the World Eats.

Reviewed by Korie B., Children's Staff