FICTION

Astro the Steller Sea Lion

by Jeanne Walker HARVEY
978-1-60718-076-0.
COPY ISBN
Gr 3—4—Harvey tells a gentle tale of an orphaned Steller sea lion pup whose early imprinting on his human nurturers at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA, leaves him determinedly reluctant to live in the wild on any terms. Bersani's nearly photographic illustrations keep perfect time with the simple text, showing the pup returning to the center each time he is released. Adults will cheer at the "For Creative Minds" section, replete with activities, maps, further data, and advice on linking with a website for more curriculum-oriented exploration.—Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Reviewed by Patricia Manning , Sep 01, 2010

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