Boats on the Bay

(Board book)

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Originally published as a picture book, this board book editions features boats found on a busy bay, buoyed by simple, spare, and lyrical text.

Reviews

A well-designed book with a simple, approachable text. * Kirkus Reviews *
Simple, serene text coupled with stunning, sweeping illustrations. * Avery & Augustine *

This is McFerrins debut picture book. . . .He manages to capture textures you want to reach out and touch."

"Harveys short, simple sentences, many with internal rhymes . . . make this a good fit for emerging readers.

-- Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews * Things That Go Zoom *
A celebration of place and a catalogue of the kinds of vessels dear to the hearts of boat enthusiasts young and old. * Publishers Weekly *
This mini intro to our safe harbor is perfect run-up or follow-up for a leisurely stroll along the Embarcadero, bracing bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, or ferry tour around Alcatraz. Take-home message: Take notice. * San Fransisco Chronicle *

Author Bio

Jeanne Walker Harvey is the award-winning author of several picture books, including Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas, Maya Lin:Artist-Architect of Light and Lines, My Hands Sing the Blues, and Romare Beardens Childhood Journey. Jeanne lives in Sausalito, California.

Grady McFerrin is an illustrator, designer, and hand-letterer who lives in Los Angeles with his family. His work has been featured in magazines, childrens books, gift/novelty titles, advertisements and music posters, and recognized by the AIGA, Communication Arts, the Society of Illustrators, Print Magazine, and American Illustration.