Sea Without a Shore, by Barb Rosenstock

Sea Without a Shore Awareness Tour presented in partnership* with W.W Norton and The Children’s Book Review.

Dive into the depths of imagination with Barb Rosenstock’s enchanting nonfiction picture book, Sea Without a Shore, brought to life by Katherine Roy’s mesmerizing illustrations.

Join us as we follow a single piece of seaweed as it proliferates across the ocean, becoming shelter, nourishment, and so much more for marine life. Young minds will be swept away by the revelation that this humble strand of green holds the key to the Sargasso Sea’s vibrant tapestry of life. Let the waves of wonder wash over you as this exquisitely crafted picture book unfurls its secrets, leaving young readers spellbound by the ocean’s hidden marvels.

This deftly told narrative would be grand fun to read aloud… Rosenstock’s concise text exudes energy and makes wonderful use of alliteration… Roy’s gorgeous, watercolor-like illustrations swirl with vibrant hues and would show well to a group. Youngsters will be sucked into this engaging, informative account of a most unusual ecosystem.

—Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

Adventurers who sail alongside us on this literary voyage will discover a treasure beyond compare: the chance to claim a hardcover edition of Sea Without a Shore, autographed by both Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy. Seize this fleeting moment, dear reader!

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About the Book

Written by Barb Rosenstock

Illustrated by Katherine Roy

Ages: 4+ | 32 Pages

Publisher: W. W. Norton | ISBN: 9781324016076

Publisher’s Book Summary: A single piece of seaweed buoys a fascinating ecosystem in this nonfiction picture book from award-winning creators Barb Rosenstock and Katherine Roy.

From bryozoans and snails to shrimps, eels, swordfish, and whales, the Sargasso Sea provides a home to countless types of marine life, thanks to the prevalence of microalgae called sargassum. Following a single blade of this extraordinary seaweed as it grows and spreads, readers see what it provides for the sea’s organisms: a base for hydroids and tube worms to filter and feed, shelter for anemones and nudibranchs and their nutritious waste, hunting grounds for crabs and amphipods, and a source of nourishment and protection for the fish, birds, whales, and reptiles that feed on these smaller creatures.

Through a widening scope on this intricate interdependence, Barb Rosenstock celebrates one of our planet’s most diverse and important ecosystems and the unassuming seaweed that sustains it. Gorgeously illustrated with Katherine Roy’s rich, eye-catching artwork, Sea Without a Shore is as fluid and rhythmic as the currents that shape this tidal home.

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About the Author

Barb Rosenstock is the author of several children’s books, including The Noisy Paint Box, which received a Caldecott Honor. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

About the Illustrator

Katherine Roy is the creator of the Sibert Honor Book Neighborhood Sharks and, most recently, Making More. She lives in Corvallis, Oregon.

Thanks for following along with us on Barb Rosenstock’s Sea Without a Shore awareness tour!