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Flotsam
(2006, Fiction - Picture Book, Illustrated by David Wiesner)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Caldecott winner features magical watercolors.
updated 06.24.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Flotsam
Parents need to know that this wordless, beautiful book with captivating illustrations won the 2007 Caldecott Medal. Kids of all ages will appreciate the story on its various levels.
Read our full review by Patricia Tauzer
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the things the boy finds in the ocean and the adventures he has. What kinds of things does he see?
- Have you had any adventures like his at the beach?
- Can you tell what's going on in each picture? Can you make up your own stories behind it?
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