Hole in the Bottom of the Sea - Rilegato

Lavin, Christine

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 097264878X ISBN 13: 9780972648783

Casa editrice: Puddle Jump Pr, 2012

Riassunto

How ironic that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill began on EARTH Day in 2010. Using a traditional tune with all-new lyrics, Christine Lavin has created a simple yet powerful message that will have children feeling for the plight of our wildlife while at the same time, giving them ideas on how to make the world a cleaner and safer place. The book has already garnered high praise from Kirkus: "if the future of our planet is in the hands of our children, then reading them books like this one might be a wise idea...Franco Feeney's thoughtfully detailed illustrations of oil-slicked sea critters will tug at young readers! ' heartstrings...Kudos to Lavin and Franco Feeney for making the songbook an entertaining–and earth-friendly–investment...Play...this important environmental message". Experts from the fields of environmental science, wildlife rehabilitation, education, marine biology, renewable energy and earth science all contributed to the science-filled appendix.

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L'autore:

Christine Lavin is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording artist from New York and performs concerts all over the US, Canada and points beyond. She also writes freelance for various publications including the Washington Post, Performing Songwriter Magazine and Delta Sky magazine. The book The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet, written by Neil deGrasse Tyson, head of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, includes the complete lyrics to Christine's song “Planet X,” which details Pluto's history and planetary-status debate in rhyme. Her latest book project, Cold Pizza for Breakfast: A Mem-Wha?? is available in paperback, Kindle, iPad and audiobook formats.Betsy Franco Feeney is an award-winning illustrator working in commercial art for over twenty-five years. She has illustrated nine children's books and her work has been described as “meticulously detailed with rare humor and imagination” Kirkus Reviews. Puddle Jump Press published Betsy's first collaboration with Christine Lavin, the picturebook Amoeba Hop. The American Association for the Advancement of Science named Amoeba Hop a recipient of their award, “Best Children's Science Books.” Hole in the Bottom of the Sea is Christine and Betsy's second book together and has already caught the eye of scientists and teachers who see it as a valuable tool to help save our planet by reaching the children of today and tomorrow.

Dalla seconda/terza di copertina:

t all began with a hole in the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. In April 2010 there was a “crack in the pipe in the hole in the bottom of the sea . . .” So goes the song by celebrated songwriter Christine Lavin in this updated version of a familiar folk tune. Hole in the Bottom of the Sea (HITBOTS), a musical retelling of the oil disaster, follows four creatures living in and around the Gulf of Mexico who were affected by the spill. In a story that only the musical genius of Ms. Lavin could create, HITBOTS weaves a hopeful tale of how clean energy can help save wildlife. Accompanying Ms. Lavin's clever lyrics are lively illustrations by Betsy Franco Feeney, following the plight of the animals who stick together through thick and thin right to the squeaky-clean end! A science-filled appendix written by Ms. Franco Feeney, with the collaboration of several experts, follows the song. Not only will kids read about how we care for our precious wildlife when accidents happen, they also learn about the benefits of renewable energy. To illustrate wind energy in a fun way, instructions on how to make a pinwheel are included, along with the first page of sheet music for the song (complete sheet music available as a download at www.holeinthebottomofthesea.com). A portion of the net proceeds from the sale of this book and song will go to the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA). The NWRA board of directors has shared this statement of support: “The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association compliments the author, Christine Lavin, and the artist, Betsy Franco Feeney, for their book, Hole in the Bottom of the Sea, which introduces children to the value of wildlife and to habitat preservation necessary for survival of wild creatures. Children are the hope for a better future. By making them aware of the human dependence on oil and the inherent problems associated with oil production, young people may be encouraged to conserve and to develop better alternatives for use in the future. With a simple text and stimulating graphics, the children can learn important lessons that still are fun for them.” Printed on 100% recycled paper with soy inks

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• Editore: Puddle Jump Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 097264878X
• ISBN 13: 9780972648783
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 31
• Disegnatore: Franco-Feeney Betsy