Once Upon a Tide [Library Binding]

Tony Mitton (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Down by the seashore
Bess and I
stood on the sand
and looked at the sky.

Tony Mitton and Selina Young have stitched together a charming seafaring adventure for young children in this bedtime treasure.


From the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K Two children build a boat, picnic, find a treasure map and sail to a pirates' island. They get chased by pirates and saved by a whale, and end up back at their beach. Once there, they decide to build a home out of the boat and stay forever. The simple rhyming text is illustrated with cheerful cartoons predominated by sea green and blue watercolor washes the whole effectively conjuring up seaside memories. There are plenty of picture books on the beach and ocean, etc., and this one is not unique, but it has a nice feel about it. A satisfying imaginative adventure, perfect for summer storytimes. Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Tony Mitton is an award-winning poet, whose gently mesmerising, often humorous poetry is irresistible to both children and adults alike. He is an extremely versatile author, writing story poems and shorter verse with skill and wit. Tony does lots of author events, school visits and poetry readings and always leaves his audience entranced. Selina Young was a talented illustrator and her books have been published all round the world. Selina grew up in Surrey and moved to New Zealand in 1993, where she lived with her son Alfred by the seaside. Selina died in 2006, but her illustrations will continue to delight parents and children alike. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Library Binding: 40 pages
• Publisher: David Fickling Books (May 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038575101X
• ISBN-13: 978-0385751018
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,260,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tony Mitton is a widely anthologized and popular children's poet, as well as a teacher and performing poet. His Royal Raps won the 1997 Nottinghamshire Libraries/Dillons Children's Book Award. The Red and White Spotted Handkerchief is the winner of the 2000 Smarties Prize. His recent collection of poetry, Plum, won the Publishers Weekly 2003 Cuffies Award for Best Book of Poetry. Tony teamed with illustrator Ant Parker on several books, including Dazzling Diggers, Roaring Rockets, and Terrific Trains. Tony lives in Cambridge, England with his family and his pet cat, Tiggy. Visit his website at www.tonymitton.co.uk

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars once upon a tide, November 4, 2006

By 

Barbara Karnes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Once Upon a Tide (Hardcover)

excellent childrens book, my grandson had it read over and over.
very good.

3.0 out of 5 stars Where did all those kids come from?, September 15, 2006

By 

Patty Pawlak "Children's Librarian" (Newark, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Once Upon a Tide (Hardcover)

I agree with the reviewers who say this book is appealing and whimsical and that it serves as a great summer read. The illustrations are appropriate and convey warmth and the verse is sweet. But when you turn to the last page and it shows that two children (a boy and a girl) are on this deserted island by themselves and there are suddenly 6 (even littler) children with them, it does serve to confuse the adult reader. Where did these littler children come from? Are the older children their parents? Hardly. I'm sure we would get asked this question by SOME child if we use the book in story time.