Flotsom by David Wiesner

Flotsom by David Wiesner

A photographic journey through the hidden depths of the ocean

What secrets lie hidden at the bottom of the ocean? 
What fascinating creatures live deep down, where no human can go?
Only the fish know the secret . . . until now. From "the most inventive and cerebral visual storyteller in children's literature" (Kirkus Reviews) comes a stunning wordless story that invites children and adults alike to stretch their imaginations on a wondrous undersea voyage. On a seemingly ordinary day at the beach, a budding young scientist makes a fabulous discovery. A barnacle-encrusted underwater camera has washed up on the shore, holding on its reel of film fantastical images that no human eye has seen. Moving cities, an octopus in a lounge chair, a clockwork fish. And yet, there is one more secret, even more astonishing than these surreal scenes: the camera has journeyed not only through the depths of the ocean but through the past, hiding in its last photo a visual timeline of children from around the world. In each of his amazing picture books, David Wiesner takes the familiar and the ordinary — a trip to the Empire State Building, a well-known nursery tale, a Tuesday evening — and shows us magical possibilities. In Flotsam, a visit to the seashore is a springboard into a wildly imaginative exploration of the mysteries of the deep. Accept Flotsam's wordless invitation and take a journey you'll never forget.

We have all the wordless books by David Wiesner available in our Picture Books section.

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 40
• Book Size: 11-1/2" x 9-1/4"
• Book Type: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Recommended Ages: 4 and up
• ISBN 10: 0618194576
• ISBN 13: 978-0618194575

Book Condition:

• This book is brand new and is in perfect condition. 

"New details swim into focus with every rereading of this immensely satisfying excursion." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

 "From arguably the most inventive and cerebral visual storyteller in children's literature comes a wordless invitation . . . not to be resisted." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Filled with inventive details and delightful twists . . . a mind-bending journey of the imagination." - School Library Journal, starred review

"Wiesner offers another exceptional, wordless picture book that finds wild magic in quiet, everyday settings . . . [a] visual wonder." - Booklist, starred review

Awards:

• Winner of the 2007 Randolph Caldecott Medal
• A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book
• A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
• A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2006
• A Booklist Editor's Choice 2006
• A School Library Journal Best Book of 2006
• A Horn Book Fanfare Title
• A Child magazine Best Book of the Year
• A Parenting magazine Book of the Year
• A Nick Jr. Best Children's Book of 2006
• A Book Sense Children's Pick, Autumn 2006
• A Washington Post Top 10 Picture Book of the Year
• A Parents' Choice Award Winner
• A 2006 National Parenting Publications Gold Award Winner
• New York Public Library, 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing
• Chicago Public Library, Best Books of the Year
• An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner 2007

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Why We Love It

We absolutely love all the books by David Wiesner! These wordless books open children's imaginations as they dream up the story to go along with the pictures. Flotsom is one of our favorite books by David Wiesner - one that will be looked at again and again with a different story each time. Make sure to check out our article "Wordless Picture Books - And The Book That Got Us Hooked on David Wiesner" for ideas on how you can use these books with your kids.