Christopher Morgan (1)

When Billy and Heidi headed off to school, they never expected to file into a bus commanded by a pirate and filled with an array of sea creatures. But alas, much to Heidi’s chagrin, the pair does just that…and sets off on a wacky tour that neither will soon forget! Extra wide margins frame the moderate text, which is broken into short passages. The 76 pages of relatively large-font print include a blend of dialog and simple descriptive language supported by images of varying size and expanse—from small illustrations that line the bottom of rich spreads of content to full-page visual displays that bring the tale to life. Intricate black pen drawings portray lively characters and scenes with exceptional finite detail through artful lines, shading, and texturing. With its comical context, casual tone, and action-packed pace, this humorous transitional book is ideal for children progressing from beginner skills to more complex reading levels.… (más)