Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep Book Review PLUS A Giveaway! ~

ABOUT THE BOOK

Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep
Written by Jeanne Walker Harvey

Illustrated by Melodie Stacey

Ages 5-7 | 32 Pages

Publisher: Cameron Kids/ Abrams Books | ISBN-13: 9781949480283

Publisher’s Book Summary: A poetic picture book biography about a daring and pioneering woman artist that combines themes of art and science. A perfect STEAM book!

Else Bostelmann donned a red swimsuit and a copper diving helmet and, with paints and brushes in hand, descended into the choppy turquoise sea off the coast of Bermuda. It was 1930, and few had ventured deep into the sea before. She discovered a fairyland six fathoms below the surface—fantastic coral castles, glittering sunbeams, swaying sea plumes, and slender purple sea fans. And fish! Flashy silverfish, puckering blue parrotfish, iridescent jellyfish. Else painted under the sea! She painted what she saw with her own eyes.

Back on land, Else painted the never-before-seen deep-sea creatures described by world-renowned scientist William Beebe on his momentous 1930s bathysphere expeditions for the New York Zoological Society’s Department of Tropical Research. It was a daring and glamorous adventure and a dream come true for Else B., who shared this new, unfathomable world with humankind.

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About The Author

Jeanne Walker Harvey is the author of many award-winning picture books, including Boats on the Bay, as well as the well-received picture book biographies Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas and Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines. She lives in Sonoma, California.

For more information, visit https://www.jeanneharvey.com

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About The Illustrator

Melodie Stacey is a fine artist and illustrator whose work can be found in the picture book Beautiful Useful Things. She lives in Brighton, United Kingdom.

My Review

Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep is a masterpiece in its own right and the perfect addition to every child’s book collection. I love that Else B. is a wonder in her own right being a female exploring and painting in the 1930’s. I love her story of venturing to the depths of the ocean all while stepping out of her comfort zone and taking a chance. This decision led to a life changing experience for Else B and this is a book that both the children and the adults will enjoy reading again and again. The detailed writing makes it easy for me to imagine and travel along with Else B. under the sea…..picturing everything in my mind while reading each and every word. I truly enjoyed every moment of Else B. In The Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep and you and your child will too. I find the fish of the deep so fascinating and this book brought that to life for me and in a fun and educational way. It’s a fabulous story that is brought to life by it’s bright, colorful and vivid illustrations. It is a gorgeous book! Preorder this masterpiece so that you can add it to your childs collection today!