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Flotsam (2006) (edit title/settings)

by David Wiesner (Author, Illustrator) (edit contributors)

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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... read more

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One of my First Graders discovered this book last year, along with all the books by David Wiesner. He found it on the Caldecott poster in the library. One by one, he read all of Wiesner's books. And each week, he asked for another and another, until he finished reading them all! He helped... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

One of my First Graders discovered this book last year, along with all the books by David Wiesner. He found it on the Caldecott poster in the library. One by one, he read all of Wiesner's books. And each week, he asked for another and another, until he finished reading them all! He helped me discover the beauty of this book and the genius of David Weisner.

This deceptively simple, wordless picture book will take you on an adventure. Through the eyes of a young boy, step by step, you will experience the ever-expanding world of imagination, mixed with reality, and in the end, it will leave you with a wonderful sense of wonder. You can find it in the AOS Lower School Library: E/WIE. (Miss Schumacher)

Sea creatures are alive and their lives are on photos developed by a young boy that finds the film.
The Illustrations are magical and unbelievably colorful and inventive. The story line is intriguing interesting and continually keeps you guessing.
Uses for book: Comprehension of plot, encourage drawing

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  • Little Boy: This little boy is very believable, while he is playing on a beach he gets pulled into the water and finds a camera. The boy gets the pictures developed revealing wonderful images of the sea. The boy shares the camera with others by throwing it back into the water for someone else to find.
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This is book 2007 of 11 in Caldecott Medal. (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Hello, Goodbye Window, and followed by The Invention of Hugo Cabret.

This is book 379 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Night Pirates, and followed by Nella casa del signor Tuono (In Mr. Thunder's House).

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. David Wiesner (Author)
  2. David Wiesner (Illustrator)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Clarion Books
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Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0618194576
Page Count: 40

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Reading Level: Ages 4-8

A fun read like a comic but with no words in it.

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