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    • Manfish

    A Story of Jacques Cousteau

    By Jennifer Berne,Illustrated by ric Puybaret

    10 x 9-5/8 in; 40 pp;
    full-color throughout, ages 5 and up
    Guided Reading Level: N
    Hardcover
    Published in April, 2008
    ISBN 9780811860635
    ISBN10 0811860639

    SKU# 9780811860635

    1 Review(s)
    $16.99

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    Before Jacques Cousteau became an internationally known oceanographer and champion of the seas, he was a curious little boy. In this lovely biography, poetic text and gorgeous paintings combine to create a portrait of Jacques Cousteau that is as magical a...

    Manfish

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    Manfish

    Before Jacques Cousteau became an internationally known oceanographer and champion of the seas, he was a curious little boy. In this lovely biography, poetic text and gorgeous paintings combine to create a portrait of Jacques Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.

     

    Jennifer Berne, a contributing writer for Nick Jr. magazine, enjoys writing about our amazing universe. This is her first children's book. She lives in Columbia County, New York.

    Award-winning illustrator ric Puybaret has illustrated several books for children. He lives in Paris, France.

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    Manfish

    ìBerne\'s simple language is both lyrical and concise....Puybaret\'s smooth-looking acrylic paintings extend the words\' elegant simplicity...î

    Booklist, Starred Review0000-00-00 00:00:00

    Manfish

    ìThis moving tribute to the great nautical observer and filmmaker is shot through with an authentically childlike sense of adventure and the thrill of discovery....is certain to inspire fresh interest in discovering, and in caring for, our world\\\'s wonders.î

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    Great book!

    10/11/11| Gary Mills
    This is a fantastic biography! It engages the reader right off the bat and tells the story of Jacques Cousteau in a way that is easily accessible to kids. Kudos to the author and illustrator. They hit the bullseye perfectly! Manfish is a great book!

    G. Riley Mills