Down to the Sea in Ships, by Philemon Sturges
Down to the Sea in Ships, by Philemon Sturges, reviewed by Linda Bryant.
Putnam’s Sons, 2005 $16.00, unpaged
Recommended for ages 9-12
In fifteen original poems, author Sturges captures the wonder and beauty of the sea and the ships that sail there. From Viking ship to whaleboat to modern-day cruise ship, readers get to know an array of vessels. The intricate cut-paper illustrations bring the various craft, from small to very large, to richly-detailed life. Children will pore over the pages, discovering something new in each visit to this book. The poems read like sea chanties and beg to be read aloud. So blow, ye winds, heigh-ho!
Putnam’s Sons, 2005 $16.00, unpaged
Recommended for ages 9-12
In fifteen original poems, author Sturges captures the wonder and beauty of the sea and the ships that sail there. From Viking ship to whaleboat to modern-day cruise ship, readers get to know an array of vessels. The intricate cut-paper illustrations bring the various craft, from small to very large, to richly-detailed life. Children will pore over the pages, discovering something new in each visit to this book. The poems read like sea chanties and beg to be read aloud. So blow, ye winds, heigh-ho!
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