Written by Heather Ferranti Kinser
Illustrated by Bonnie Kelso
Work up an appetite for cave popcorn as you journey into a subterranean world filled with dazzling cave formations and cave-dwelling creatures!
Join two young explorers and their trusted guide as they head off on a wonder-filled underground adventure. Slip through crevices, creep through passageways, and stop to admire the beauty of a fascinating ecosystem. From stalactites and stalagmites, to dripstone, shelfstone, and pearls – there is something to discover at every turn. Troglobites, glow worms, spiders, and bats make your acquaintance before your return to the light and familiarity of places above.
With a lyrical, rhyming text, and illustrations that illuminate and bring warmth to an otherwise dark and damp environment, IN A CAVE is sure to please science and nature lovers of all ages.
Gnome Road Publishing | October 3, 2023
ISBN: 978-1957655185
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Praise for In a Cave:
“With a lyrical, rhyming text, and illustrations that illuminate and bring warmth to an otherwise dark and damp environment, “In A Cave” is a kid friendly, fun and fascinating journey into a subterranean world filled with dazzling cave formations and cave-dwelling creatures! Of special interest to children ages 4-8 who enjoy environmentally themed picture books, “In A Cave” is a highly recommended pick for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections for young readers.”
– Midwest Book Review
“With seamless flow, the rhymes of this wonder-filled story invite elementary-aged readers to join two young siblings on a guided tour of a subterranean cave and marvel at the ecosystem that lies quietly beneath the surface. Voiced from the perspective of one of the siblings, this story offers readers an impressive way to immerse themselves in the atmosphere and life of the cave, encountering formations and underground creatures. Choice action words detail the characters’ journey and reactions, while some words swirl and bend to match the named sights or nature of the depicted element. The digital illustrations change points of view to match the movements of the three main characters, often positioning them to catch wider angles of the cave and its inhabitants in the light of the trio’s flashlights. The characters have easy-to-read, frequent expressions of delight or momentary trepidation, while the lights they carry direct readers’ attentions to the cave’s features and textured elements, realistically surrounded by dark spaces and shadows that ripple with rock forms and a filtered glow. A note at the end explains the importance of cave conservation, while a vocabulary page covers geology terms. VERDICT An inspiring companion story for lessons about diverse ecosystems. With its unique focus on caves and guided exploration, this hybrid book fuels the imagination with its smooth, poetic rhymes that will intrigue any novice geologist.”
– Rachel Mulligan, School Library Journal
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