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Reviewed on May 1, 2025 | Picture Books
K-Gr 3—This story is inspired by Nazare, Portugal, a location famous for its enormous waves. Rhyming text and repetitive phrases ("The mighty force—crushing fury" and "Underwater roiling, heaving") mimic the rhythm of the ocean's ebb and flow. Bold, eye-catching colors fill the pages with blue waves and a "tiny speck, a human form" in a yellow swimsuit on a red surfboard. One image juxta...Log In or Sign Up to Read More