The Oceans of Emotions [LARGE PRINT] (Hardcover)

by John T. Clark (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3-A formulaic look into human emotions. Destiny the dragon is on her way home when her ship capsizes, sending her into the Oceans of Emotions. Here, creatures with names such as Calamity and Griefy Grouper give her advice on finding her way home. Along the way, the dragon grapples with confusion, fear, sadness, anger, and pain; these feelings are each accompanied by a mini-lesson on emotion. For example, Pufferfish explains to the dragon that, "Whenever you feel pain or hurt it means you are learning an important lesson." When she is frightened, Minnow tells her that, "Fear is faith returning...Face and embrace your fears...And you will be filled with faith and confidence in life." These messages, while positive, will be confusing for young readers. Yet Destiny easily absorbs each lesson and is consequently reunited with her family. The green and fuchsia dragon, a cartoon rendering superimposed onto computer-generated ocean backdrops, stands out in the illustrations. Three-D glasses enhance the illusion of swimming fish and rolling waters and are the only attraction in this poorly written book.
Lisa Gangemi Krapp, formerly at Sousa Elementary School, Port Washington, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
"The Oceans of Emotions," written and illustrated by husband and wife team Nicole and John Clark, is a treat to the eye.

Not only are the illustrations beautifully done in deep ocean colors, they come to life when the reader dons a pair of 3D glasses that are tucked into a pocket at the back of the book. It makes you feel like you're right there in the ocean with the fish and other sea creatures. It's fascinating!

Not only that, the story is timeless, embracing the emotions that we all feel and share. -- Charlene Koepp, Editor Char's Chatterbox

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Premanations Publishing (April 14, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892176130
• ISBN-13: 978-1892176134
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,558,423 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jason Parsons, Children's Picture Book Enthusiast !, May 4, 1999

By A Customer

This is an incredible picture book with vibrant illustrations and a story that teaches children effective ways of dealing with emotions such as anger, fear, and grief. The book comes with an amazing pair of 3D glasses that could be called 3D goggles. Put these glasses on and hold your breath as you look at the incredible life like underwater coral and sea creatures. This is a one of Picture Book recomended for adults and children alike. A++++

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your book is an added "tool" for me, October 21, 1999

By A Customer

Dear Nicole & John, Thank you so much for your book. As the counselor at St. Mary's I stress the importance of naming your feelings, knowing they are all O.K. and then deciding what to do with them. Your book is an added 'tool' for me. Our librarian will be reading your books to the children in grades K-3. Thank you for remembering Littleton at a very sad time."

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your book has helped us begin to heal., October 21, 1999

By A Customer

Dear John & Nicole Clark, Thank you. We have been feeling much like the 'Little Dragon' these past weeks. Just as all the ocean creatures helped 'Destiny Dragon' to work through her feelings, they have helped us to do the same. We have shared this book with each other as well as other Teachers and students in our school. Your book has helped us begin to heal."