Friends & Anemones

Dive into ocean adventures with poems exploring sea creatures and mysteries of the deep.

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72 pages· ~470L

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Embark on a poetic journey through the ocean's wonders, where hands meet fins in kelp forests, and sea otters and whales await. Experience an underwater birthday party and brave tempests to discover volcanic depths and mysterious creatures. This collection of poems and art by New England creators offers a delightful exploration of marine life, perfect for curious minds and educators alike. What secrets lie in the deep, deep darkness?

From the publisher

“FRIENDS AND ANEMONES: Ocean Poems for Children” is a fun and informative collection of original poems and art by New England authors and illustrators. Hands join fins in an adventure through kelp forests to meet sea otters and whales. Attend an underwater birthday party! Voyage through tempests to bottom-of-the-ocean volcanos and mysterious creatures in the deep, deep darkness.

This book is a valuable ecological and poetry resource for parents as well as librarians and teachers.

Edited by Kristen Wixted and Heather Kelly along with designer Robert Thibeault, the book includes poetry and artwork by 70 different New Engalnd-based authors and illustrators, including Peter Reynolds, Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Jane Yolen, Heidi E.Y. Stemple, Josh Funk, Jodie Apeseche, Sally Hinkley, Pam Vaughan, Casey Robinson, Priscilla Alpaugh, Kip Wilson, Matt Forrest Esenwine, and many others.

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