Otters under Water [Paperback]

Jim Arnosky (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Under the watchful eye of their mother on the shore, two otter pups glide, dive, hunt and explore their underwater world. Arnosky's watercolor illustrations deftly entice even reluctant, landlocked readers into his aquatic underworld." --Publishers Weekly

"Arnosky's art is splendid....First-rate natural history for the youngest." --Kirkus Reviews, pointer review

"Each of his creatures exhibits a distinct individualism, adding character to the realistic scenes." --School Library Journal, starred review

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this sunlit book about two exploring otter pups, "Arnosky's watercolor illustrations deftly entice even reluctant, landlocked readers into his aquatic world," said PW. Ages 3-6. (July)
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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-- In the footsteps of Arnosky's other simple nature books--Deer at the Brook (1986), Come Out , Muskrats (1989), Racoons and Ripe Corn (1987), Watching Foxes (1984, all Lothrop)--comes this charming, true-to-life glimpse of two young otters swimming, playing, and feeding in a sunlit pond under the watchful gaze of their mother. As always, this naturalist author/artist has enhanced the basic lesson through his inclusion of plants, creatures, and rock formations that form a part of the animals' natural habitat. His carefully executed colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations, all unbordered double-page spreads, reflect his keen observations of nature and his fine artistic talent. Each of his creatures exhibits a distinct individualism, adding character to the realistic scenes. The short, simple, oversized text, one sentence or phrase to a page, succinctly describes the pictured activity without detracting from the eye-catching view. This slim volume will appeal to beginning readers and is a delightful lap book for preschoolers as well. --Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Pub. Lib . , OH
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (July 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0698115562
• ISBN-13: 978-0698115569
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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