Description: "A sea anemone in the ocean confidently sets itself some personal boundaries"--
Brief description:
Chris Raschka is the creator of many distinguished and award-winning books for children. He has received two Caldecott Medals--one for The Hello, Goodbye Window, written by Norton Juster, and one for his own A Ball for Daisy. He also received a Caldecott Honor for Yo! Yes? Chris Raschka was the US nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2012 and 2016 and has been awarded a New York Times Best Illustrated Book citation seven times. He lives in New York City with his family.
Review Quotes:
"In this nautical tongue-twister, readers follow the humble invertebrate's example to advocate for personal boundaries and consent in hopes of a more harmonious world. . . . Vail supplies melodious rhymes crafted with strong vocabulary. . . . Caldecott winner Raschka stuns with a tapestry that has no shortage of eye-catching spreads perfect for large groups. . . . A lyrical lesson on personal boundaries with illustrations guaranteed to help enhance young readers' vocabularies and imaginations. A must-buy for story hour shelves." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"In this standout social-emotional book, Vail's assonant, songlike rhymes skillfully use a sea anemone to talk about personal space in a way that's at once empowering and playful. . . . The clever art is an ideal partner to highly readable, percussive text that emphasizes the harmony that can arise from respecting others' spaces and needs." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Vail's rhythmic, rhyming text has a playfulness to it that will propel readers forward, making it an ideal candidate for a vibrant, educational read-aloud. Raschka's clever art uses paint and embroidery on burlap to create an expressive world full of textures and colors. . . . Don't boop this book away! Embrace this lively, creative look at asserting one's boundaries." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)