Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The Search for Carmella written and illustrated by Chloe Savage - ADVISABLE

The Search for Carmella written and illustrated by Chloe Savage. PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick Press, 2025. $19. 9781536238976

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (4-6) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL

Dr. Rose is a marine biologist who wants to find evidence of a mysterious sea creature only known as “Carmella”. Dr. Rose gathers together a crew to go off to search in the murky depths of the ocean for something that might not even exist, but where the possibilities are endless.

Gorgeously illustrated, I was swept away in Dr. Rose’s quest, even if it isn’t 100% real. I think readers are going to be captivated by the illustrations because they will notice something new each time they look at it. In general, I think students might pick it up to look at the pictures, but I don’t really see how you might use it in the classroom.

Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes

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