The Sun Shines on the Sea
(Board book)
Publishing Details
The Sun Shines on the Sea
By (Author) Michael Slack
Illustrated by Michael Slack
Candlewick Press,U.S.
Candlewick Press,U.S.
8th September 2021
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats
577.7
Physical Properties
Board book
20
Width 181mm, Height 205mm, Spine 12mm
283g
Description
A gentle introduction to the food chain for the preschool set, this eye-catching lift-the-flap book has a fun twist ending.
The sun shines on the sea. Phytoplankton soak up the sun. Hungry krill feast on the plankton. Next, a shoal of fish swirl around the krill. Then along comes some squid . . . And on it goes, up the oceanic food chain, from squid to tuna to shark and, finally, to whale. But what is the whale hungry for Little ones will delight in lifting the flaps to discover whats in each creatures bellyand will enjoy the unexpected twist of the largest animal feasting on one of the smallest. With enticing flaps, simple language, and brightly stylized illustrations, Michael Slack takes very young children on a sea journey up the food chain and around in a circle for a final surprise.
Author Bio
Michael Slack is an artist, illustrator, and character designer. His illustrations can be found in books and magazines and on television, and he has designed artwork for various childrens products and apparel. His paintings and drawings have been exhibited in the United States and Europe and have decorated the walls of Fortune 500 companies. Michael Slack lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
