Many of us, when we see someone in trouble, tell ourselves that is not our problem, not our business. We don't want to be inconvenienced; we don't want to have to deal with drama or difficulties that are not our own. This is a very unfortunate state of affairs, to say the least. If we were the one struggling, would we want everyone to turn their heads as they walk by us so that we are left to cope alone? No, probably not.
In this wonderful wordless book we see how the actions of a few good people saves an animal that is in dire need of assistance. We also discover how rich and powerful stories can be when the narrative is presented to the reader through art alone.
Out of the Blue
In this wonderful wordless book we see how the actions of a few good people saves an animal that is in dire need of assistance. We also discover how rich and powerful stories can be when the narrative is presented to the reader through art alone.
Out of the Blue
Alison Jay
Wordless picture book
For ages 4 to 7
Barefoot books, 2014, 978-1-78285-042-7
On the coast right next to a sandy shore there is an
island, and on that island there is a lighthouse. A little boy lives in the
lighthouse with his father, a dog, and a cat.
One beautiful
sunny morning the little boy heads out carrying his bucket and spade and soon
he is on the beach. He finds a pretty shell and a little girl comes to look at
his find. Then the two children go off together. They find a fish in a tide
pool, and using the little girl’s net they catch the fish, carry over to the
sea, and let it go. By this time the wind has picked up and so the children,
along with everyone else on the beach and in the sea, head for home. A storm is
on the way.
That night the rain
pours down, lightening forks across the sky, waves crash against the island,
and the little boy and his father are safe and warm in their cozy lighthouse.
In the morning
they find a very large surprise waiting for them outside. The storm has beached
an enormous squid on the sand. The poor creature is all trussed up with a
fishing net and it is still very much alive. The boy and his friends have to do
something to help the poor creature.
This delightful
wordless picture book has a main story that is engaging, and it explores the
idea that we all need to do our part to help others. In addition, there are
several little stories in the artwork to follow, many of which are amusing.
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