Old Man of the Sea by Stella Elia, illustrated by Weberson Santiago. PICTURE BOOK. Lantana Publishing, 2019. $18. 9781911373544
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3)- OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Sundays spent at Grandpa’s house meant the opportunity to sit at
the foot of his bed and listen to Grandpa’s life stories. “Do you see my face?” he asked me. “Every line on my skin tells the story of my
life.” Grandpa would then tell stories
of the time he spent at sea and on different continents. Whether telling adventures on sea or on land,
Grandpa loved sharing his life and his travels with his grandson.
Not only is Old Man of the Sea a sweet story about a grandson’s relationship
with his grandfather, it is also educational as the grandfather shares tales
from around the world. Fun and detailed
maps of several continents can be explored and discussed. In addition to land travels, ocean life is
also examined.
Reviewer: SL
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