Books with title Sea Creatures from the Sky

"The phenomenal artwork is what truly makes this book special. The landscapes of the sea, the sky, and outer space are breathtaking. Cortés's different blending and thinning of the colors create a world of beauty. This fascinating tale of perspective and point of view makes a fine addition for most collections."--School Library Journal"Sumptuous paintings and an engaging conceit make this a terrific read-aloud choice."--Wall Street Journal"A stunningly illustrated story of a shark who has a frightening encounter with 'sea creatures' who come from above."--Brooklyn Daily Eagle"Cortés' premise has child appeal and even some STEM utility, and his lovely illustrations invite contemplation of the teeming worlds above and beneath the sea...The depictions of the curve of the Earth in space and of the sky--cloudy or starry, always vast--are lush...Enjoy this tale's accomplished visuals and percussive rhymes."--Kirkus Reviews"[A] memorable and beautifully illustrated children's picture book...Ricardo Cortés's stunning seascapes follow the adventures of a shark that has a story to share about creatures who live above the ocean...Filled with humor and warmth, Sea Creatures from the Sky will charm and entertain children."--Midwest Book Review"One can applaud Cortés for inviting us to learn about sharks...children will enter and emerge from this book with a new understanding of humans' interest in sharks and ocean life."--New York Journal of Books"Stunning illustrations immerse us into understanding the shark's perspective. A valuable concept that can change how we think of any fellow earth dwelling creature be it on earth or in the sea."--The Reading Ninja"The story moves in a poetic ebb and flow of an ocean current, and is well balanced by the very colorful illustrations."--Inspire the Muse"A beautifully rhymed and painted book that is almost philosophically asking about the being and existence of otherness. Proved and tested with my two-year-old, who became very tranquil and curious looking at the beautiful seascape."--The Manolist"This is a gorgeously illustrated view of the world by a shark."--The Cyberlibrarian"A beautifully illustrated book that is a magical and compelling read!"--MyShelf"Enchanting. You feel like you're in the water swimming with the other fish...The images alone are worth the price of the book."--Journey of a BooksellerA shark, swimming the seas, encounters...Aliens.Will anyone believe it is true?Sea Creatures from the Sky is a gorgeously illustrated children's picture book from the New York Times best-selling illustrator of Seriously, Just Go to Sleep. Cortés's stunning seascapes follow the adventures of a shark that has a story to share about creatures who live above the ocean. Our shark encounters strange-looking creatures who resemble nice, caring marine biologists. But after they release it back into the ocean, the shark cannot find one friend to believe its tale. Filled with humor and warmth, Sea Creatures from the Sky will charm children and parents alike.

I didn’t think it was such a great idea when my parents decided the family would spend the summer in a vacant house in a small town called Blairingville. Boringville seemed more like it. But as it turned out, this vacation was anything but boring. It all started when my brother and I looked in that closet marked OFF LIMITS. Now I’ve got a monster breathing down my neck!

Randi and her twin brother, Tyler, didn’t think it was such a great idea for their family to spend the summer in a vacant house in a small town called Blairingville. Boringville seemed more like it. But as it turns out, the vacation was anything but boring! There’s a surprise in every closet here—and not the good kind. Alien creatures are lurking, mysterious dolls are growing, and there’s a sinister twelve-year-old boy with a powerful hypnotic pendant who may hold the key to the entire mystery. Now if Randi can just escape a monster’s clutches, send some space visitors back to who knows where, and regain control of her free will, she might just get her family back home in one piece. It’s another scary good read from the master of shriek-out-loud horror, R.L. Stine.

"The phenomenal artwork is what truly makes this book special. The landscapes of the sea, the sky, and outer space are breathtaking. Cortés's different blending and thinning of the colors create a world of beauty. This fascinating tale of perspective and point of view makes a fine addition for most collections."--School Library Journal"Sumptuous paintings and an engaging conceit make this a terrific read-aloud choice."--Wall Street Journal"A stunningly illustrated story of a shark who has a frightening encounter with 'sea creatures' who come from above."--Brooklyn Daily Eagle"Cortés' premise has child appeal and even some STEM utility, and his lovely illustrations invite contemplation of the teeming worlds above and beneath the sea...The depictions of the curve of the Earth in space and of the sky--cloudy or starry, always vast--are lush...Enjoy this tale's accomplished visuals and percussive rhymes."--Kirkus Reviews"[A] memorable and beautifully illustrated children's picture book...Ricardo Cortés's stunning seascapes follow the adventures of a shark that has a story to share about creatures who live above the ocean...Filled with humor and warmth, Sea Creatures from the Sky will charm and entertain children."--Midwest Book Review"One can applaud Cortés for inviting us to learn about sharks...children will enter and emerge from this book with a new understanding of humans' interest in sharks and ocean life."--New York Journal of Books"Stunning illustrations immerse us into understanding the shark's perspective. A valuable concept that can change how we think of any fellow earth dwelling creature be it on earth or in the sea."--The Reading Ninja"The story moves in a poetic ebb and flow of an ocean current, and is well balanced by the very colorful illustrations."--Inspire the Muse"A beautifully rhymed and painted book that is almost philosophically asking about the being and existence of otherness. Proved and tested with my two-year-old, who became very tranquil and curious looking at the beautiful seascape."--The Manolist"This is a gorgeously illustrated view of the world by a shark."--The Cyberlibrarian"A beautifully illustrated book that is a magical and compelling read!"--MyShelf"Enchanting. You feel like you're in the water swimming with the other fish...The images alone are worth the price of the book."--Journey of a BooksellerA shark, swimming the seas, encounters...Aliens.Will anyone believe it is true?Sea Creatures from the Sky is a gorgeously illustrated children's picture book from the New York Times best-selling illustrator of Seriously, Just Go to Sleep. Cortés's stunning seascapes follow the adventures of a shark that has a story to share about creatures who live above the ocean. Our shark encounters strange-looking creatures who resemble nice, caring marine biologists. But after they release it back into the ocean, the shark cannot find one friend to believe its tale. Filled with humor and warmth, Sea Creatures from the Sky will charm children and parents alike.

Randi and her twin brother, Tyler, didn’t think it was such a great idea for their family to spend the summer in a vacant house in a small town called Blairingville. Boringville seemed more like it. But as it turns out, the vacation was anything but boring! There’s a surprise in every closet here—and not the good kind. Alien creatures are lurking, mysterious dolls are growing, and there’s a sinister twelve-year-old boy with a powerful hypnotic pendant who may hold the key to the entire mystery. Now if Randi can just escape a monster’s clutches, send some space visitors back to who knows where, and regain control of her free will, she might just get her family back home in one piece. It’s another scary good read from the master of shriek-out-loud horror, R.L. Stine.

Creatures of the Sea is a colorful board book inspired by the marine environment and traditional cultures of the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The book introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the real and mythical sea creatures of this region through the imaginative eye of children's author and illustrator Caroll Simpson. Featuring over twenty stunning images of fish, invertebrates, whales and dolphins, and their supernatural counterparts, this book will enchant young children and instill a natural curiosity about the watery world around them.

A collection of short horror or quirky stories, each story has a main character, each of them who talks about their own experiences with the paranormal or other unworldly horror creature with a friend of theirs. For a short horror read while waiting for that important appointment or just want to read something a little different, scary and at the same time not too long, this collection of short stories is for you

From one leopard ray in the open ocean to ten tundra butterflies in the Arctic sky, Carolyn Lesser’s playful language and Laura Regan’s glorious paintings celebrate the rich and varied wildlife of our earth. Each of the ten creatures presented lives in a different biome. A “More to Explore” section describes these biomes and includes information about their inhabitants.

"Now- as has been since the beginnings of life on Earth-since the very creation of the Universe and before. There are mysteries, which like the the darkest, unseen reaches of that Universe remain far too great and vast for human mind to comprehend. The omnipowerful, omnipresent hand that for what reason we cannot ever know gives with its magic touch rise to all life-force on the Universe, moved fleet, and with favor through the darkness of the ocean deep- 'to awaken' its long lost child from its brumal sleep." An earthquake spawned Tsunami capsizes the small boat of a young Japanese boy fishing in the sea of Japan. The result is an epic tale of survival on the ocean realm against the gravest of dangers and daunting odds. In the course of this savage struggle to live another hour much less day, a most unlikely friendship is formed between lost souls hurled together by not only the wild ragings of the sea-...but by the infinite powers of all space and time. A moving tale about that which must lie dormant for so long within us, friendship, the indomitable spirit, and ultimately- coming back. Curtis Patrick Lee

"Spotted creatures wait for you. Snoop and find them -- count them too." From School Library Journal PreSchool-Grade 2-In this attractive book, children are invited to count a variety of creatures with spots. Each two-page spread features an oil-and-gouache painting of an animal (or group of the same animals) with a few words describing it on the verso and the creature's name and a number from 1 to 10 on the recto, e.g., "Slinking, prowling, hunting spots...two sleek jaguars." While the pictures and text complement one another beautifully, the art is the real scene-stealer here. Spectacular double-page paintings present the animal(s) in dramatic detail, demanding repeated viewings. Although the somewhat sophisticated vocabulary may make this title less accessible to newly independent readers, the lyrical text and repetitive word patterns make it a good read-aloud choice. The endpage discusses the creatures' habitats. A nicely designed, slightly different entry for concept sections that's sure to have tremendous appeal, especially with nature enthusiasts. Arwen Marshall, New York Public Library Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.