Off to See the Sea

The faucet flows like a waterfall, the bathroom floor is a distant shore, toy boats sail against the waves.

An imagination-fueled adventure on the high seas is just what it takes to get little one clean. From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Zunon.

 

January 2021

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Ages 4-8

ISBN 978-1-4926-3829-2

Written by Nikki Grimes

"...Using several mediums—oil and acrylic paint, cut-paper collage, gel pen, and marker—Zunon employs a layered approach to create vibrant illustrations that wonderfully blend realistic elements with those of the unfolding fantasy. The use of detail, from the softly drawn towel to the rainbow-slicked reflections of the main character in soap bubbles, creates evocative scenes that ping the senses..." - Booklist (starred review)

"The family from Bedtime for Sweet Creatures (2020) is back for bathtime. The previous book’s precocious toddler laughingly hides from Mom (Dad’s reading in the living room) when it’s clear bathtime looms. The child is persuaded to the tub with the promise that “Bath time is full of magic!... Zunon’s art is lovely as ever, and her use of colors heightens engagement..." - Kirkus Reviews