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Starred Review Old Man of the Sea

From the Series Lantana Global Picture Books

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

A trip around the world for a young boy and his boat-loving grandpa where the true joy of discovery lies not in the countries they visit but in the blossoming relationship between them.

Every Sunday, Grandpa waited for me in his room, and I took my place at the foot of the bed. There were days when Grandpa wanted to talk, and days when we sat in silence. Then one day, Grandpa began telling me stories about his life at sea—tales of love and adventure and danger on the ocean waves. And that’s when I learned who my grandpa really was…

“A masterpiece”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED

“A beautiful and poetic book, full of the wonder of our world. The maps and their landmarks captivated my young son”—Get Kids Into Books

“A celebration of the imaginative bond that can be made between generations. I strongly advise you to go and get yourself a copy”—The Letterpress Project

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978-1-911373-54-4
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2019
Publisher Lantana Publishing
Imprint Lantana Publishing
Language English
Number of Pages 40
Publication Date 2019-09-03
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV013030, JUV001000, JUV039030
Dewey [Fic]
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 8.25 x 10.5
Lexile 660
ATOS Reading Level 4.2
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 503377
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Awards, Original artwork, Reviewed, Starred Reviews, and Teaching Guides

Awards

  • Notable Award Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, Winner, 2020

Reviews

School Library Journal

Reviewed on 16 August 2019

“A tender, accessible tale with detailed, bright artwork that could also function as a gentle approach to the topic of loss.”—School Library Journal

Starred Review Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 9 July 2019

“[T]his gorgeous story will have [readers] returning to the beginning of the book once again to embark on the journey. . . . A masterpiece.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews