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# Flotsam

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desertcart.com: Flotsam: 9780618194575: Wiesner, David: Books

Review: In the eye of the mind... - David Wiesner is the Stephen King of illustrated children's books: off-kilter, weird, and supernatural. However, Wiesner underlies all he draws with humor, joy, spunk. He has won the Caldecott Gold Medal three times, for Tuesday , The Three Pigs , and "Flotsam." This is what is written on the front book flap: "Flotsam: Something that floats. If it floats in the ocean, it may wash up on the beach, where someone may find it and be astonished, and share the discovery with someone else--as David Wiesner shares it with you." And that, my friends, pretty well summarizes "Flotsam" as far as story line goes. However, to appreciate Wiesner's storytelling talent through art, you must "read" the book. First page after the end paper and before the title page is a distinctive picture of a boy beachcombing. The double title page shows findings from a beachcombing expedition. The next page begins the story with a close-up of a hermit crab in front of a huge eyeball belonging to the boy. He's looking, looking, and a huge wave sweeps him over. When it washes back out, there sits a camera with seaweed and tiny barnacles all over it. It's a Melville Underwater Camera. He finds a roll of film in it and takes it to the one-hour photo shop on the beach. What he sees when the film is developed astonishes not only the boy but the viewer as well. It is a picture of phantasmogorical figures of the sea. But the most astonishing is the one of a girl holding a photograph of a boy holding a photograph of a girl holding a photo...He gets a magnifying glass and sees more figures and photos. He gets a microscope and sees more and more and more until it is just a boy in 19th century garb waving to the camera. He takes a photo of himself holding the photograph he had developed and then tosses the camera back into the sea. At the end another little girl finds the camera... Children LOVE the bizarre elements of the story. It tickles their fancy and stimulates their imagination. This is a must book for every child, kindergarten age and up, including mothers and fathers. I have my own copy, as well as Wiesner's other two Caldecott winners. They are a joy to "read."
Review: Imaginative. Brilliant. Fun. - David Wiesner makes amazing children's books, and this story/art-series is my favorite! Flotsam takes the reader on the most incredible voyage, with different story-lines that will hold the interest of readers of all ages. There are no words, but the detailed pictures tell stories within stories. It starts with an inquisitive boy at the beach, and the most shocking part of the book, is that the young scientist brought his microscope with him! He builds a sand castle then a wave washes it away. But the tide leaves an old camera... and the adventure begins. The camera captures images of the inner workings of sea animals and the interesting side of ocean life that is hidden from human eyes. This book is creative, fantastical, and beautifully illustrated. If you don't love it, you might want to see a therapist.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,903 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #39 in Children's Art Fiction #57 in Children's Environment Books (Books) #1,090 in Children's Friendship Books |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,440) |
| Dimensions  | 11.25 x 0.38 x 9 inches |
| Grade level  | Preschool - 3 |
| ISBN-10  | 0618194576 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0618194575 |
| Item Weight  | 1.05 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 40 pages |
| Publication date  | September 4, 2006 |
| Publisher  | Clarion Books |
| Reading age  | 3 - 7 years, from customers |

## Images

![Flotsam - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8155DOL0ulL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In the eye of the mind...
*by J***S on July 26, 2008*

David Wiesner is the Stephen King of illustrated children's books: off-kilter, weird, and supernatural. However, Wiesner underlies all he draws with humor, joy, spunk. He has won the Caldecott Gold Medal three times, for Tuesday , The Three Pigs , and "Flotsam." This is what is written on the front book flap: "Flotsam: Something that floats. If it floats in the ocean, it may wash up on the beach, where someone may find it and be astonished, and share the discovery with someone else--as David Wiesner shares it with you." And that, my friends, pretty well summarizes "Flotsam" as far as story line goes. However, to appreciate Wiesner's storytelling talent through art, you must "read" the book. First page after the end paper and before the title page is a distinctive picture of a boy beachcombing. The double title page shows findings from a beachcombing expedition. The next page begins the story with a close-up of a hermit crab in front of a huge eyeball belonging to the boy. He's looking, looking, and a huge wave sweeps him over. When it washes back out, there sits a camera with seaweed and tiny barnacles all over it. It's a Melville Underwater Camera. He finds a roll of film in it and takes it to the one-hour photo shop on the beach. What he sees when the film is developed astonishes not only the boy but the viewer as well. It is a picture of phantasmogorical figures of the sea. But the most astonishing is the one of a girl holding a photograph of a boy holding a photograph of a girl holding a photo...He gets a magnifying glass and sees more figures and photos. He gets a microscope and sees more and more and more until it is just a boy in 19th century garb waving to the camera. He takes a photo of himself holding the photograph he had developed and then tosses the camera back into the sea. At the end another little girl finds the camera... Children LOVE the bizarre elements of the story. It tickles their fancy and stimulates their imagination. This is a must book for every child, kindergarten age and up, including mothers and fathers. I have my own copy, as well as Wiesner's other two Caldecott winners. They are a joy to "read."

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Imaginative. Brilliant. Fun.
*by T***S on October 13, 2012*

David Wiesner makes amazing children's books, and this story/art-series is my favorite! Flotsam takes the reader on the most incredible voyage, with different story-lines that will hold the interest of readers of all ages. There are no words, but the detailed pictures tell stories within stories. It starts with an inquisitive boy at the beach, and the most shocking part of the book, is that the young scientist brought his microscope with him! He builds a sand castle then a wave washes it away. But the tide leaves an old camera... and the adventure begins. The camera captures images of the inner workings of sea animals and the interesting side of ocean life that is hidden from human eyes. This book is creative, fantastical, and beautifully illustrated. If you don't love it, you might want to see a therapist.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such a great book! Easy transaction
*by R***N on December 9, 2024*

I love this book by David Wiesner! The whole story is told in pictures & it's such a great tale. The artwork is phenomenal, really. Shipping was smooth & fast from this seller & item arrived in perfect condition.

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