A Swim through the Sea

Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini

Young author-illustrator Pratt-Serafini's second book

is a stunning tour of the underwater world,

in her distinctive alphabetical, alliterative format.

Seymore the seahorse is the tourguide.

Another favorite with kids, parents and teachers!

The alliterative storyline and alphabet book format provide parents and teachers with an engaging way of sharing this special ecosystem with their children.

SWIM-P Paper $7.95 ISBN 1-883220-04-1

SWIM-H Cloth $16.95 ISBN 1-883220-03-3

Ages 4 to 12 44 pages Fully illustrated 10½" x 9"

Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children - 1995 (Children's Book Council and National Science Teacher Assoc.) - Pewter Award

Teacher's Choice Award - 1996 (Learning Magazine)

``. . . an inspiration for all young environmentalists." Jacques Cousteau

``Stunning" Parents Magazine

For each letter, a creature is spotlighted and framed by a colorful border featuring other organisms whole names begin with the same letter ... all of the flowing, fluid pictures are full of action and detail. School Library Journal

``[An] exceptional alphabet book . . . The pages framed with ocean vocabulary swirl with tropical watercolors. The large text is child-oriented, while the smaller text is packed with solid information for you or older readers." The Mailbox, the Idea Magazine for Teachers

``An entertaining swim through the alphabet. It is a colorfully illustrated environmental awareness book with a storyline for young readers and a wealth of intriguing information for older children. Lots of lyrical read-aloud fun." A New Communion

``Teenage author/illustrator Pratt uses an involving story line and fine realistic illustrations to blend facts with natural history revelations in a `you are there' format which proves lively and fun."The Midwest Book Review``At age 17, Kristin Joy Pratt is gaining international recognition with her work in educating children about our environment. . . beautiful watercolor illustrations dome by this very talented young author." NAPRA Trade Journal

``. . . confirms this young author's exceptional writing and artistic talents. parents, teachers and other people dealing with young children will find this inexpensive but high quality book a superb and beautiful educational resource. The author/illustrator and publisher deserve high praise for a job exceedingly well done. Most highly recommended." Donald S. Heintzelman, President, Wildlife Information Center, Inc.

``. . .offers children a wonderful journey into the undersea world. It's a great book and we love it." Rae Barrington, North Carolina Aquarium

``Science with a spoonful of sugar! . . . Those who want to impart an appreciation of nature and her delicate balances to their children will want to select ``A Swim through the Sea" for reading and rereading. The Daily News (Ketchikan, Alaska)