Ana and the Sea Star

By R. Lynne Roelfs, Jamie Hogan (Illustrator)

Part of the Tilbury House Nature Book series

A girl must choose between keeping a starfish or letting it return to the sea.

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36 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ana discovers a starfish on the beach and faces a dilemma: take it home or leave it in its natural habitat. With her father's guidance and her vivid imagination, Ana learns to cherish the starfish without removing it from the sea. This enchanting tale explores the beauty of nature and the power of imagination, inviting readers to dive into the lives of sea creatures like jellyfish and turtles. Will Ana find a way to keep the starfish close to her heart while respecting its ocean home?

From the publisher

A young girl finds a starfish on the beach and wants to show it to her mother at home, but doesn’t want to take it from its home. With encouragement from her dad and a little imagination, Ana is able to let the sea star go and yet keep it with her at the same time.This beautiful picture book celebrates the power of imagination and an appreciation of the natural world.Back matter invites children into the lives and experiences of a jellyfish, stingray, loggerhead turtle and other sea creatures. “The sea star waited as the sand settled around it.Then slowly, slowly it crept home to the sea grass meadowon hundreds of tiny tube feet.” “Ana watched a snowy plover grab its dinner from the surf.Then the tiny bird skittered across the sand.Ana and Papa followed their shadows home.”

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