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Children's Fiction Marine Life

Sea Otter Pup

by (author) Victoria Miles

illustrated by Elizabeth Gatt

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Feb 2017
Category
Marine Life, General, Baby Animals
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459815063
    Publish Date
    Feb 2017
    List Price
    $8.95
  • Board book

    ISBN
    9781459804678
    Publish Date
    Sep 2013
    List Price
    $10.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459804692
    Publish Date
    Sep 2013
    List Price
    $13.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 0 to 2
  • Grade: p to 12
  • Reading age: 0 to 2

Description

Follow along as Pup learns how to eat spiky sea urchins, somersault beneath the waves and groom himself.

He still needs lots of help from Mother, but one day Pup will be old enough to dive down below the waves and search for food on his own. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations and set in the North Pacific, this heartwarming tale is perfect for little ones who still have lots to learn themselves.

About the authors

Victoria Miles is the author of Wild Science: Amazing Encounters Between Animals and the People Who Study Them, as well as numerous other books and short stories for children. Victoria lives in North Vancouver with her husband, photographer David Nunuk, daughters Emily and Daphne, and an unrequited longing to play the little red accordion that sleeps next to their sofa.

Victoria Miles' profile page

Elizabeth Gatt was born in London, England, and has an MA in graphic design from the Central School of Art and Design. She worked for a number of years at the Natural History Museum in London and began illustrating children's books after her two children were born. Elizabeth in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.

 

Elizabeth Gatt's profile page

Awards

  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

Editorial Reviews

"This appealing story of a young sea otter pup's relaxing days with his mother is beautifully illustrated with large paintings in soft colours, realistically depicting the animals. Both text and drawings should appeal to young listeners and beginning readers."

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"Gives an accurate depiction of a sea otter pup's life. The illustration are realistic and the otter pup is very cute."

Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group

"The book reads gently, in a pace that reminds you of the rhythm of the waves of the Pacific Ocean."

Eco Parent

"Gatt’s acrylic painting illustrations are more vibrant in this [new board book format], consisting of rich greens and browns, and their realistic nature reflects the basic facts about sea otters that are being shared throughout the story...Carefully chosen words, such as 'slurps' and 'gobbles,' encourage vocabulary exploration...Sea Otter Pup continues to be a favourite for many young readers, and this board book version would be a welcome addition to any home or public library. Highly Recommended."

CM Magazine

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