Starfish: The Stars of the Sea

by Connie Roop, Carol Schwartz (Illustrator)

Simple rhyming text describes the characteristics and behavior of starfish.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Peter Roop, a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year, has been bringing books and children together for over 30 years. He has written extensively for Cricket and Cobblestone Magazines. He currently writes and speaks full-time. Last year he visited 10 states and talked with over 10,000 students! Connie Roop, a high school environmental science teacher, is a recipient of the Women Leaders in Education Award from the American Association of University Women and a Kohl Education Foundation Award for Exceptional Teaching. Last Year Connie visited four states and shared her writing experiences with 5,000 students..

Together, Connie and Peter have written 100 children's books ranging from historical fiction to nonfiction. Seven of their books are "Reading Rainbow" books, including Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie, a Feature Book. Their books have received recognition from the National Association of Science Teachers, National Council of Teachers of English, the Children's Book Council, and the American Library Association. They have presented over 800 workshops for students, educators and writers in 26 states as well as Europe, Africa and Asia.

Reviews

[Andrew Chambers · Rating 2 out of 5]

Genre: Poetry
Unique Feature: Great illustrations and clever rhyming.
Grade:1-2
Date completed: 10/15/17

[Esmoi · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book about Starfish sacrifices clarity and scientific accuracy for the sake of the rhyme scheme. I'll never understand why people insist on making cutesy rhyming text in non-fiction books for kids, rather than just trusting in children's natural curiosity about the world. It's a shame in this case, as the illustrations are vibrant and gorgeous.

[Sarah A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great early reader book with enough science for young kids. It's not 100% accurate science and knowledge is sometimes sacrificed for the sake of making the words rhyme. However it was a nice introductory book and made my daughter want to go and find out more from a proper textbook.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read this book to my kids since they were itty bitty. Read again to prepare for our trip to see tide pools and hopefully a starfish or two...krb 1/30/17