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Book of the Day 9-9-09 on Anastasia Suen's Six Traits website.

ACCELERATED READER BOOK

"The subtle, yet important, moral woven throughout the tale will resonant long after the book is placed back on the shelf. The dialogue between the characters is very accessible for younger ears and effortlessly lends itself to the spoken word. The illustrations by Geraldo Val?rio are gorgeous, so vibrant they are almost musical in their fluidity. The story and pictures are sure to capture the interest of any child, whether in the classroom, library, or home"  ...karenchace.blogspot

"This charming story provides a moral about getting along with others and caring for the environment.–Donna Atmur, Los Angeles Public Library "  ...SLJ REVIEWS, AUGUST, 2009

" This book and story are a definite “thumbs up” and the end of the story is so upbeat—“So Whale and Sandpiper settled down to share and care for their beautiful bay … together.” Surf War! is a winner and sets a first-class example for living life in the world today. "  ...Linda Spitzer

"The illustrations dominate the pages, with the birds and their backgrounds painted with bright shades of yellow, pink, and orange, while the sea and its creatures are deeper blues, grays, and purples. This charming story provides a moral about getting along with others and caring for the environment.–Donna Atmur, Los Angeles Public Library "  ...SLJ August 2009

Foreward National Book Award Finalist
2010

Storytelling World Award
2010
Stories for Young Listeners Category Winner   

• Ecological Tales
• Peace Tales

• Ecology
• Respect