Ode, E: Sea Star Wishes Poems from the Coast

This whimsical children's poetry book by Seattle-area author and singer-songwriter Ode explores the creatures that bring Northwest coastal shores and tide pools to life. With topics from sand castles to sea cucumbers, the poems, augmented by playful illustrations, highlight the wonders of the seashore, educating and entertaining young children in the process.
"Alaska Airlines Magazine" Nicely balanced and perfectly executed, "Sea Star Wishes" is a delight to read. While the poems themselves might be difficult for kids under preschool age, the combination of word and image makes a great fit for younger school-aged kids who are just beginning their own journey through wishes and dreams and learning about the world around them.
"AK on the GO" Whether he muses about the stories told by tracks left in the beach sand or asks what type of royalty lives in a sandcastle or who could possible love an ugly eel, poet Eric Ode not only makes his reader laugh but he also poses some thoughtful questions about life at the seashore.
"BookLoons" "Sea Star Wishes: Poems from the Coast" has the most delightful poems. They are short and sweet about little things in the ocean like limpets and sea cucumbers and ginormous things like ferries and waves. The neat thing about it though is that my little guys can understand the big poetic ideas in the verses and I'm glad I can talk to them about similes and metaphors and sea life. The pictures are gorgeous and the poems are whimsical...
"Emerald City Kids" This lovely collection of poems is accompanied by beautiful illustrations of the sealife and surrounding being described in the poems. The combination of the two makes you feel like you're standing on the beach yourself, admiring all there is to see. This book is a fun way to introduce kids to both poetry and some of the creatures of the coast!
"Growing My Kids Reviews "