We're Sailing to Galapagos: A Week in the Pacific

by Laurie Krebs, Grazia Restelli (Illustrator)

Overview

"Krebs offers an excellent introduction to a unique set of islands and some of its rare inhabitants" — School Library Journal

Set sail to Galapagos Islands on a week-long voyage of discovery! You'll meet many fascinating land and sea animals, like giant tortoises, albatrosses, iguanas, lava crabs and booby birds. The text's repeating refrain encourages young readers, while 9 pages of informational notes about 18 animals, Charles Darwin and more will delight future naturalists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781846861024
Publisher:	Barefoot Books
Publication date:	02/01/2008
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.75(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.14(d)
Age Range:	4 - 10 Years

About the Author

Laurie Krebs combines her love of children's literature with her enthusiasm for traveling, to create her wonderful picture books that bring readers all around the world. She lives in Virginia with her husband, Bill.

Grazia Restelli was born in the province of Milan, and studied at the Academy of Fine Art in Brera. She graduated in scenography and in 1992 took a course in illustration at the Academy of Communication Studies in Milan. Her works have been shown in exhibitions all over Italy, and she has illustrated several books for Italian publishers.

Editorial Reviews

"Krebs offers an excellent introduction to a unique set of islands and some of its rare inhabitants" — School Library Journal

From the Publisher

PreS-Gr 3-A colorfully garbed couple take readers on a jaunty journey to the Galapagos Islands. For each day of the week, the rhymed text introduces one of the islands' unique animals. The repetition of the chorus "We're sailing to Galapagos. I wonder who we'll see" encourages audience participation. The bright collages create striking vistas that will also enhance group sharing. The youngest listeners will enjoy the visit to giant tortoises, black iguanas, and blue-footed boobies before they sail home. Older readers can learn more about the animals and Charles Darwin's famous exploration by perusing the informative entries following the rhyming section. Krebs offers an excellent introduction to a unique set of islands and some of its rare inhabitants. For a complementary choice that considers a single species, consider Francine Jacobs's Lonesome George, the Giant Tortoise (Walker, 2003).-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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