A few great, funny poems are in here (I especially liked "Seagulls" and "Not Really Jelly" and "Old Driftwood"), but I had a little trouble with the rhythms of others, unsure of how I might read them aloud. For example from "Jellyfish Kitchen,"

The prim bell jar
with ruffled rim
my grandma used
to cover cake
has learned to swim.

I want to skip over the line "to cover cake" and then it would be fine.

Anyway,what really stands out here is the art. Totally gorgeous. My favorite spread was for "What the Waves Say" with seven different images of waves. ( )

Sweet and lovely poems with eye-catching artwork. ( )

Independent Reading Level - Grade 2-4
Awards:
Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award 2013
Four starred reviews (Booklist, School Library Journal, Kirkus, Library Media Connection)
National Council of Teachers of English Notable Book 2013
American Library Association Notable Children’s Book 2013
One of Kirkus’s Best Books of the Year—Children’s Books 2012
Wall Street Journal—Meghan Cox Gurdon’s 12 Favorite Picture Books and Chapter Books of 2012
Cybils Finalist for Poetry 2012

Beautiful illustrations! ( )

This poetry book introduces different creatures you would find in the ocean through different poems. This would be a great book for early elementary students and those who are interested in poetry. The book also has amazing watercolor illustrations. ( )