"Many of the relationships are between predator and prey. Although the picture book format will appeal to younger readers, the text is more accessible to upper elementary readers. The story takes on a whimsical feel because of the illustrations while the text sticks to the facts. Each page transports readers deeper and deeper into the coral reef.Īs in Redwoods, the text is written in an expository form instead of a narrative. Soon the girl is swimming with tropical fish. She is so engrossed in the book that she doesn't even notice the reef that is growing around her until water and marine creatures rush through the library window. As the girl opens the nonfiction book and begins to read, coral mysteriously appears on the library tables. A girl reaches onto a shelf in a library and pulls out a book titled Coral Reefs. Chin's new book is created in the same style, and it's sure to delight readers.įrom first glance at the title page, you know it's going to be good. Combining elements of fantasy with facts about redwood forests was an imaginative way to share a nonfiction story. Jason Chin's book, Redwoods, was well received by readers and reviewers when it was published in 2009. The reviewer borrowed a copy of the book from her school library. Flash Point (an imprint of Roaring Brook Press) 2011
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