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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 as it is inspiring.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 38
Size: 10 x 9-5/8 H
Age Range: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 04/23/2008
ISBN: 9780811860635
04/23/2008
★"Jennifer Berne's simple language is both lyrical and concise . . . Puybaret's smooth-looking acrylic paintings extend the words' elegant simplicity."
—Booklist, starred review
★"This 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."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
—Booklist, starred review
★"This 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."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review