Flotsam (Caldecott Medal Book)

A bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach equipped to collect and examine flotsam--anything floating that has been washed ashore. Bottles, lost toys, small objects of every description are among his usual finds. But there's no way he could have prepared for one particular discovery: a barnacle-encrusted underwater camera, with its own secrets to share . . . and to keep.

In each of his amazing picture books, David Wiesner has revealed the magical possibilities of some ordinary thing or happening--a frog on a lily pad, a trip to the Empire State Building, a well-known nursery tale. This time, a day at the beach is the springboard into a wildly imaginative exploration of the mysteries of the deep, and of the qualities that enable us to witness these wonders and delight in them.

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-08-2009; An Entrancing Wordless Fantasy; An entrancing wordless fantasy about a boy who finds a magical camera at the beach. The pictures on its film are full of fantastical images -- a school of fish with a robotic member, octopuses lounging on sofas and chairs, aliens...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-22-2009; Great textless book!; This is an excellent picture book about an adventure that everyone wants to go on. Delve deep into the sea and up beyond space to see worlds that you never knew existed... or did you?; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-21-2009; Simply Brilliant; I have always been intrigued by cover and the title of Flotsam. I don't know why; it just seemed interesting and yet I always kept forgetting to pick it up. I finally had my chance after my daughter asked for it on one of our trips...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-27-2009; Underwater Discovery; This book is a dynamo of visual storytelling, told entirely through images. A boy discovers the ocean, only to find an underwater camera from another age. He develops the film and experiences the art of floating life, as well as the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-08-2009; An Entrancing Wordless Fantasy; An entrancing wordless fantasy about a boy who finds a magical camera at the beach. The pictures on its film are full of fantastical images -- a school of fish with a robotic member, octopuses lounging on sofas and chairs, aliens...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-09-2008; Flotsam by David Wiesner; Great book, but no words in it. I would have preferred words for my granddaughter to see along with the beautiful pictures. This is truly a picture book!; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-17-2007; Just Pictures; Did not realize that this book only contained pictures when I purchase it. Great pictures but my son looked through it once and has never picked it up again.; read full review | report as inappropriate

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