To the Sea, by Cale Atkinson
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To the Sea, by Cale Atkinson
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Sometimes Tim feels invisible at school—until one day, when Tim meets Sam. But Sam isn't just any new friend: he's a blue whale, and he can't find his way home!
Returning Sam to the sea is hard work, but Tim is determined to help. After all, it's not every day you meet a new friend!
This picture book about the power of friendship by new talent Cale Atkinson is brought to life by charming, dynamic illustrations.
To the Sea, by Cale Atkinson- Amazon Sales Rank: #70893 in Books
- Brand: Atkinson, Cale
- Published on: 2015-06-02
- Released on: 2015-06-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 11.25" h x .38" w x 8.88" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 48 pages
From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2—Tim is on his way home from school one rainy, dark day when he meets Sam, a big blue whale who made a wrong turn and got stuck in his neighborhood. It's very dark, and the other kids in the neighborhood can't see Sam. Indeed, he is virtually hidden on the pages, deep sea green against a dark blue-black background. Sam is metaphorically a fish out of water, and so is Tim. Sometimes the boy feels like no one notices him. But seeing each other, "they both felt better knowing they weren't invisible," and they become friends. Tim brings Sam some water and promises to help him get back to the sea. It takes lots of planning, but Tim is determined to help because "friends don't let friends down." After reviewing the plans together, they decide to use Tim's bike to tug Sam back to the ocean. It was hard work, but Tim "should not…could not…would not let his friend down." Ultimately, Tim is successful, splashing and crashing deep into the ocean. Sam is nowhere to be seen, but only for a moment. He returns to Tim, now safe on a buoy, and delivers a friendly kiss because "friends don't let friends down." In the last scene, there is a pictorial hint that Tim will be making a new (human) friend as he comes ashore. In addition, the mood of the illustrations changes from dark and moody to sunshine bright. The cartoonlike pictures are rendered in acrylics with digital enhancement, primarily in dark greens and oranges until the final panels. VERDICT An unusual and appealing story about friendship, though better suited for larger collections.—Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA
Review Tim finds a whale beached on a street adjacent to his school and vows to help his new friend get back to the sea. The amorphous, sluglike whale, Sam, is simply stuck and as shockingly invisible to others as Tim is. The whale's hugeness captures the heft and burden of Tim's own inexplicable loneliness. Readers first see Tim standing alone in pouring rain, his face obscured by a dripping hoodie and his need for a friend plain. Sam's massive body, a murky emerald green, often entirely fills the page, making him difficult to discern. His round eyes, however, deliver remarkably acute information about his worry and salty homesickness. Tim's earnest promise to get Sam back to the ocean brightens this book of dark double-page spreads, done in deep blues and greens from the very bottom of the sea. Beaming tangerines highlight all the words and people in this friendship tale, buoying every inky illustration. Children will cheer as Tim ties Sam to a rope behind his bike and pulls and pedals and huffs and puffs him all the way to a seaside cliff...and over! A whale's tale that dives deep and surfaces with useful lessons about making, keeping, and helping friends. (Picture book. 2-6) Kirkus"
About the Author Cale Atkinson wanted to be a whale when he grew up, but chose to be an artist and animator once he realized it was impossible. This is his first book. Visit Cale online at www.cale.ca or on Twitter @2dCale.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Delightful look at friendship and loyalty. By Celeste Pewter I love books that help emphasize the importance of friendship at an early age, so it's probably unsurprising that I absolutely fell head over heels for the utterly delightful To the Sea.Debut author Cale Atkinson introduces us to Tim, a young boy who happens to meet Sam, a whale who has lost his way. As Tim and Sam figure out how to get Sam back to the sea, Atkinson shows how friendships are formed, and how their trust in each other that helps them do extraordinary things.Atkinson tells a lovely story in very few words, using short, cheerful sentences to emphasize Tim's initial loneliness, and his utter joy in meeting Sam, a kindered spirit. Their mutual realization that they truly see each other is heartwarming, and a great reminder on how having a friend who truly understands you, can inspire great ideas and even greater adventures.Atkinson's storytelling is beautifully accentuated by his bold and detailed illustrations. The bright tangerine tones help dually emphasize Tim's optimistic personality, and also help brings warmth to Tim and Sam's friendship. Atkinson also makes great use of double-page spreads, helping to emphasize Sam's size, and the magnificient scope of Tim and Sam's time together.Of special note: As author Caryn Caldwell points out in her review, younger readers may be alarmed by an almost-drowning scene in the final pages of the book. Adults should be aware, and also feel ready to talk about the scene.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Sweet and charming. By J.Prather To the Sea is a sweet, sweet story that will melt the heart. The illustrations are charming and innovative, lending even more power to a tale that delivers an important message on the nature of true friendship and the perils of being invisible. This enchanting picture book utilizes a firm sense of whimsy to explore a real world problem When young Tim meets Sam, they quickly discover that they sure the common feeling that they are invisible, which is pretty funny since Sam is a big blue whale. Tim and Sam form an unlikely friendship, which causes them both to realize that they are no longer invisible. Tim's efforts to return Sam to the sea brings out the book's major theme: "friends don't let friends down." Friends are never invisible to each other.The innovative illustrations are captivating, with a unique color palette that evokes the deep blues and greens of the sea. The offsetting orange text, and orange depictions of the "real world" are startling and effective. Sam's bright orange coat is anything but invisible in the wide expanse of the blue-green sea. My only concern about this beautiful package is that some of the spreads are very dark,and it's sometimes difficult to discern Sam. It's a wonderful idea to make the big blue whale the most difficult to see, but I worry that in group sharing, kids won't be able to discern his giant sized charm. Still, I think it's always easy to see the power of friendship, and that's the most affecting part of this journey To the Sea.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A nice message about appreciating one's friends By Caryn Tim feels invisible until he finds a whale washed up on shore. When he and the whale are the only ones to notice each other, they form a friendship. But Tim knows that whales belong in the ocean, and he's determined to save his friend -- even if the dangerous plan he comes up with puts Tim himself at risk.This is a lovely story with strong, bold illustrations, a hopeful ending, and a nice message about appreciating one's friends. Some children may find the scene where Tim nearly drowns a little distressing, so adult guidance might be helpful.
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