Bubbles . . . UP!
Hardcover – Picture Book, May 4, 2021
HarperCollins · Hardcover · May 4, 2021
Bubbles . . .
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- Who it’s for
- A lively poolside read-aloud pairs underwater wordplay with dynamic illustrations and a sudden moment of courage.
- Themes
- Pool play, Courage, Sibling safety
- Genres
- Water Sports, Poetry, Sibling Stories
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An everyday visit to the pool transforms into an unforgettable celebration of the water in this remarkable picture book from Jacqueline Davies, the award-winning author of children's classic The Lemonade War, and Sonia Sánchez, the illustrator of Meg Medina's Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away. A day at the community pool is full of unwater magic—dunking and diving with friends; somersaulting, walking on your hands, and bursting up through the surface like a tortoise.
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But when a thunderstorm comes and a little brother ventures too close to the pool’s edge, will our main character be quick enough and brave enough to save the day? In this energetic read-aloud, the words swim off the pages as the underwater world comes to life through lush, dynamic illustrations and visual poetry. Journey to an imaginative world where, always and forever, bubbles . . . rise . . . UP! * Junior Library Guild Selection * Booklist 2021 Editor's Choice: Books for Youth *
Water in Motion
A lively poolside read-aloud pairs underwater wordplay with dynamic illustrations and a sudden moment of courage.
Come here for
- Dunking, diving, and somersaults rendered as visual poetry
- A playful celebration of water and the imagination it stirs
Expect
- Energetic read-aloud language and lush, dynamic illustrations
- A brief shift from poolside fun to a little brother’s safety
Where it sits
| Sibling Stories | 54% |
|---|---|
| Poetry | 45% |
| Water Sports | 41% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Sibling Stories
- Water Sports
- Winter Sports
- Skateboarding Stories
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- Cycling Stories
- Gymnastics Stories
- New Experiences
- Self-Esteem & Resilience
- Authors
- Jacqueline Davies
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 4, 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Pool play · Courage · Sibling safety
- Reading lane
- Sibling Stories