kahale's review against another edition
4.0
A delightful story of the journey of Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark through the eyes of her baby. Very poetic. Beautiful illustrations
booksandbosox's review
2.0
http://librarianosnark.blogspot.com/2012/04/picture-book-saturday-12.html
beecheralyson's review against another edition
3.0
The illustrations in this book are beautiful. The story of Lewis and Clark is told from the perspective of the infant on Sacagawea's back. There are some who love books told in verse, but it isn't my favorite format. My other concern it that there are no mentions to anyone's names except for the subtitle of the book. If you aren't already aware of who the people in the story are, you would not discover them until the author's note. I will have to sit on this one and give it a couple of more
tashrow's review
4.0
A gorgeous retelling of the Lewis and Clark story, told through the eyes of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, the infant that Sacagawea carried on her back during their explorations. Readers will see mountains, rivers and forests. They will also meet bear, elk, cougars and more. Napoli’s poem captures the rhythm of the journey, the stroke of the oars, the moments of quiet. It is an immersive book where readers get to see the glory of the land that makes up our country, unspoiled by man-made structures.
Napoli’s verse incorporates many senses. There are the sounds of the animals and humans that work to bring the entire setting to life. There are the views that the baby sees, a wildness that is a large part of the story, a sense of expanse and freedom. The author’s note adds much to the book, including the duration and length of the journey.
Madsen’s illustrations have a depth to them that adds much to this title. He uses deep colors and uses the beauty of the land as the perfect inspiration for his work. There are small moments of a child growing from infant to toddler, but also moments where the world is spread before them and reveled in.
A beautiful and creative look at Sacagawea’s journey with Lewis and Clark, this book is a luminous look at the origins of our country. Appropriate for ages 5-7.
Napoli’s verse incorporates many senses. There are the sounds of the animals and humans that work to bring the entire setting to life. There are the views that the baby sees, a wildness that is a large part of the story, a sense of expanse and freedom. The author’s note adds much to the book, including the duration and length of the journey.
Madsen’s illustrations have a depth to them that adds much to this title. He uses deep colors and uses the beauty of the land as the perfect inspiration for his work. There are small moments of a child growing from infant to toddler, but also moments where the world is spread before them and reveled in.
A beautiful and creative look at Sacagawea’s journey with Lewis and Clark, this book is a luminous look at the origins of our country. Appropriate for ages 5-7.
debnanceatreaderbuzz's review
3.0
The story of Lewis and Clark’s trip across the country is told by a small baby carried by the team’s guide, Sacagawea.
“Wind catches the sail,
swing and woop!
Over we go, Bia’ and Ape’ and me---
Mother and Father and Babe---
splash, shiver.
Flit, flit,
salmon sparkle in my dreams.”
A story told in bold painted illustrations and poetic text, with lots of onomatopoeia.
“Wind catches the sail,
swing and woop!
Over we go, Bia’ and Ape’ and me---
Mother and Father and Babe---
splash, shiver.
Flit, flit,
salmon sparkle in my dreams.”
A story told in bold painted illustrations and poetic text, with lots of onomatopoeia.
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