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liyak's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Beautifully illustrates a child grieving/missing his grandparent. Imaginative & creative.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Grief
sarabearian's review against another edition
A lovely picture book that celebrates familial bonds, as a boy honors the memory of his grandfather by constructing a boat: one he will journey on to where the ocean meets sky, based on tales his grandfather told. Explores imagination and contains beautiful illustrations by Eric Fan. - Sara Z.
jennkitty85's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely beautiful book. I loved Ocean Meets Sky. It's got wonderful intriguing illustrations and simple but lyrical prose. It deals with loss in a sweet way and left me feeling at peace and comforted. I highly recommend this beautiful book to any kiddo with a big imagination.
ker0wyn's review against another edition
5.0
So, so gorgeous! This reminds me of the picture books I loved the very best as a kid (one of which I'm trying to find the title of right now... it was an oversize picture book with lots of lush, highly detailed fantasy ocean scenes. Does this ring a bell with anyone?). Really soothing, and it made me get a little teary for some reason.
pattibookbug's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing illustrations paired with a heart warming story about a boy and his adventure. Recommended for K-3
b5sunrise's review against another edition
5.0
I read this for a preschool storytime with the theme "Whale of a Tale" and this book fit perfectly. The text is simple but has many layers, and the illustrations are some of the most gorgeous I've ever seen in a picture book. A boy falls asleep after building a makeshift boat to feel closer to his late grandfather and dreams he sails out to where the ocean meets the sky. It's really a fantastic work of art which invokes wonder and awe.
driven_by_happy's review against another edition
5.0
The story by Terry Fan was wonderful. The illustration by Eric Fan was magical. What a way to share the imagination of a young boy thinking about his grandparent.
sarahlovesthelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful imaginative picture book about a boy's oceanic adventure in honor of his late grandfather.
The illustrations are amazing and help transform readers into a unique world. I absolutely loved this story and recommend it for all young readers. ❤️
The illustrations are amazing and help transform readers into a unique world. I absolutely loved this story and recommend it for all young readers. ❤️
breeann7's review against another edition
3.5
I’ve been going through some of the children’s books I have listed here at my local library. Shout out to The Free Library of Philadelphia!!! And their non judgement of a grown woman sitting at a children’s table reading children’s books.
So sad everything is closed due to coronapocalypse.
I digress...I collect beautifully illustrated (yes that’s subjective) children’s books. This is one I would consider that fits into this category and goes into my want-to-buy shelf.
So sad everything is closed due to coronapocalypse.
I digress...I collect beautifully illustrated (yes that’s subjective) children’s books. This is one I would consider that fits into this category and goes into my want-to-buy shelf.