"I, Sea" - a bookwrap

 

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I, Sea: A Tale Told in Homonyms

Authored by Suzanne Sutherland

Illustrated by Ashley Barron

Specs

* Reading Age:  3-6 years

* Grade Level:  PS-1

* Length:  24 pages

* Publisher:  Owlkids

* Pub. Date:  April 18, 2023

* ISBN-10:  1771474998

* ISBN-13:  978-1771474993

* Language:  English

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The Book

What is a homonym anyway?  

It is a noun:  each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.  I, Sea: A Tale of Homonyms is a playful tale about homonyms and the power of perspective.  

I love playful language and this book with Ashley Barron's beautiful icon cut-paper collage artwork brings the words visually to life.  

A piratical tabby is having an adventure on the sea when --"Eye! Sea!"-- a wave crashes against the ship and something gets lodged in the captain's eye.  He and his first mate visit an optometrist and during his eye exam the cat reads out the letters I and C.  The eye doctor responds, "Eye See?".  

He then proceeds to teach the tabby how to put on an eyepatch.  After the eyepatch is put in place they both say "Aye! Sea!" It is revealed to the reader at the end of the book that the whole story is part of a child's bathtub playtime.  

Sharing the book will introduce kids to homonyms and how fun and imaginative our language can be.   A delightful educational book to share together.  Bye (buy, by) for now!  

Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS! 

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Meet the Author

Suzanne Sutherland is an author and editor of books for young people who is passionate about inclusive and engaging storytelling. Her debut novel, When We Were Good, was selected for ALA's Rainbow list and Under the Dusty Moon was a Toronto Public Library Top Ten Recommended Read for Teens. Suzanne lives in Toronto.

About the Illustrator

Ashley Barron is a multimedia artist who is best known for her paper-collage work. She is the illustrator of almost a dozen children's books, including Love You Head to Toe and My Ocean is Blue. Ashley grew up in Oshawa and Whitby and studied illustration at the Ontario College of Art & Design. She lives in Toronto.

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