In One Tide Pool: Crabs, Snails and Salty Tails

by Anthony D. Fredericks

Have you ever ventured to the edge of the sea and peered into a tidepool? A whole community of creatures lives there! This salty, splashy habitat is unique and colorful. Vivid close-up art and amusing text make this both fun and educational for children. "Field notes" in the back offer intriguing glimpses of these creatures, from snails to sponges, adding educational value. After reading this book, children will peer into tidepools with new eyes.

Author Biography: Anthony D. Fredericks is a nature explorer from way back. He beachcombed and poked around in tide pools near his native Newport Beach, California, and during summers explored the Sierra Nevada mountains of eastern California. Later he explored the high deserts of Arizona while attending school there. Now Anthony explores the mountainside in Pennsylvania where he and his wife live. A former classroom teacher and reading specialist, he is Professor of Education at York College. As the author of more than 20 children's books he is a frequent visitor to schools around the country, wh

Illustrator Biography: Jennifer DiRubbio is both a passionate artist and an avid environmentalist. She has been active as an artist for several organizations that promote nature and a healthy planet. Jennifer graduated with a BFA from Pratt Institute in 1992. She keeps her home and studio in Merrick, New York, as "green" and environmentally sound as possible, where her husband and young child also work and play.

Genres: Nature, Science, Animals, Nonfiction, Childrens, Picture Books

Paperback

First published August 1, 2002

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to tide pools for the picture book crowd. The story itself felt a bit disjointed at first, we get a rather humorous introductory letter written by a sea star, then begin the story proper with a girl looking at the tide pool, then we go into a bit of a "house that jack built" spin-off, each page adding to the list of creatures, the foundation being "barnacles with legs so small / that waved at the girl who watched them all / in one tidepool, fun to explore /A web of life on a rugged shore" Ultimately, though, the overall effect is appealing and the illustrations are vibrant. Endorsements by professionals (such as professor of oceanography) and back matter including suggestions for further reading and organization that work to preserve animal habitats boost the educational value.

[sb · Rating 3 out of 5]

i purchased this book on a trip to washington state after my first tidepool adventure. while this book has beautiful illustrations and inspires wonder, i’m not a fan of the story. it’s a spin off of a hole in the bottom of the sea.

[Kelly Case · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for my classroom science library- especially since my students reside around Monterey Bay. Whimsical illustrations and a fun rhythm to the reading.

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great way for our family to learn more about the creatures we see in rock pools.

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Use for American Girl Program - Kailey Hopkins

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nicely illustrated book that has a singsong, rhyming narrative about the life in a tidepool.