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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- A simply told story about the role saltmarshes play in ecology, explained by the parts of nature involved (ocean, water, land, wind, birds, plants etc) . Language is plain and direct, but contains innate poetry ("I wash through the saltmarsh with rising tides. I swirl from the saltmarsh on falling tides. I swash the saltmarsh").The illustrations by Alicia Rogerson are realistically coloured and enacted with loose strokes conveying the vitality of the land and water and creatures. There is a brief glossary and factual information at the back of the book; perfect for youngsters 4-6. Lindy
Alicia Rogerson is an artist and illustrator who spends her days painting and dreaming. She is also the illustrator of One Potoroo (CSIRO Publishing, 2021). Claire Saxby is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. Her previous books include Iceberg (Allen & Unwin) and Dingo (Walker Books Australia).
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- A simply told story about the role saltmarshes play in ecology, explained by the parts of nature involved (ocean, water, land, wind, birds, plants etc) . Language is plain and direct, but contains innate poetry ("I wash through the saltmarsh with rising tides. I swirl from the saltmarsh on falling tides. I swash the saltmarsh").The illustrations by Alicia Rogerson are realistically coloured and enacted with loose strokes conveying the vitality of the land and water and creatures. There is a brief glossary and factual information at the back of the book; perfect for youngsters 4-6. Lindy
""The illustrations are in beautiful colours reflecting the marine and land environment, along with a double page of life cycles."" -- Lynne Babbage * CBCA Reading Time * ""This new book for younger readers by a master of narrative non fiction starts to raise awareness from an early age. From the front endpaper featuring just some of the birds that can be found to the final one featuring fingerling fish, the book is a masterpiece of introducing this special, little-known environment. "" -- Barbara Braxton * The BottomShelf *
