"Masterful artwork and nuanced verse invite readers to hold their
breath and dive deep." Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW
Sophia bravely dives down to discover the secrets under the sea. She
encounters beautiful fish and floating forests. Farther down, the dark
water is full of tentacles and treasures. Deep underwater, she is never
alone. Do you dare dive down after her?
The ocean is full of endless possibilities in this dreamy, imagistic
story from acclaimed author/illustrator Irene Luxbacher. Her
otherworldly paintings show colorful fish, rippling seawater and the
secrets to be found at the bottom of the ocean. Sophia's journey will
linger with readers long after the return to shore.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7
With prompting and support, describe the relationship between
illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a
story an illustration depicts).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.6
Identify who is telling the story at various points in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration,
rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or
song.