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All the beach was abuzz with fantastic creations: The seagulls' collages were trash-art sensations. Mar 13, Kim rated it really liked it Shelves: Art teacher at the beach encourages different kinds of art projects that are good for the environment. Later, a sign goes up that there is going to be a casino, hotel etc but only for rich people. They beach community - animals included - go to city council to protest in order to save the beach.
Mar 29, Angie rated it really liked it Shelves: I have to admit I am giving it 4 stars more for the illustration than the actual story. It's not particularly believable.
I mean, it's not bad. I don't think Judy Sierra's ever done anything bad. Niece and nephew agreed with me. Jan 14, Jesi Rose rated it really liked it. My daughter gravitated toward the friendly purple whale and loved all the drawings.
As a parent it was fun to read aloud since the rhymes were unusual and the rhythm was lovely. Dec 12, Susan rated it really liked it Shelves: This rhyming tale touches on the role and power of art to bring together a community and how activism on a community's part can bring about change. An environmental lesson about protecting natural beauty and communities. Might be a fun read for the lower grades on earth day.
Oct 22, Anj rated it really liked it Shelves: Nov 20, Shelli rated it it was amazing Shelves: What is not to love about a book that promotes art, ocean life and community involvement? Jul 29, Colene Hardy rated it really liked it Shelves: We liked this one.
Good cadence to it. Jun 11, Jenn S rated it it was amazing Shelves: Teaches disappointment, but also how to work to change things. Mar 05, Amy Brown rated it liked it Shelves: When Mira Bella, the animals and kids find out that a company wants to buy Ballyhoo Bay and build high rises, they are determined to save the land.
Nov 24, Lam Nguyen rated it really liked it Shelves: This book is great to read to students because they can learn rhyming words, alliteration, and the value of doing something productive for the community. Feb 03, Lisa rated it liked it. As ever, Judy Sierra's rhyme and meter are spot on. I just didn't connect with this as much as I would've liked. May 28, Jody rated it really liked it. Great book about eco protection. May 08, Alissa rated it really liked it Shelves: I loved the rhymes and illustrations in this book about a group of beach friends who save the ocean.
Apr 20, Arapahoe Libraries rated it really liked it Shelves: Very cute, but is cute enough for a Caldecott? It is a perfect read for the Be Creative summer reading theme. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. I took a roundabout path to becoming a children's author. Out of college I did temporary work in offices and libraries, while at night, I wrote poetry and made strange life forms from cloth. When I teamed up with a puppeteer, Bob Kaminski my husband , I was able to bring my cloth creations to life. We began performing on the streets of San Francisco, at Renaissance fairs, and at schools.
After at I took a roundabout path to becoming a children's author. After attending a workshop on Balinese shadow puppetry, we traveled to Bali and Java to learn ancient techniques from modern masters, and we adapted material from American folklore to the shadow screen. While I was a student there, I attended a talk by the author-illustrator Uri Shulevitz, and heard him say that a picture book is like a small theater.
A puppet theater is also a small theater, I thought. I can do that! My first children's books were adaptations of folktales, and soon, I was able to incorporate my lifelong habit of writing poetry into my work. Currently , I live in Portland, Oregon, with my husband. I divide my writing time between children's books and a long term project on folktales, grandmothers and cultural evolution.
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Without them, "Ballyhoo Bay" comes off as a little preachy and a bit dull. The title should be at least 4 characters long. Great book about eco protection. She taught grandmothers, babies, squids, seagulls, crabs, otters, and seals. Mira Bella heads to the beach each Saturday to teach art to both humans and sea creatures, who use wings, fins, claws, tentacles and hands to equally enthusiastic effect. You can remove the unavailable item s now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout.
Ratings and Reviews 0 0 star ratings 0 reviews. Overall rating No ratings yet 0. How to write a great review Do Say what you liked best and least Describe the author's style Explain the rating you gave Don't Use rude and profane language Include any personal information Mention spoilers or the book's price Recap the plot. White Read Aloud Award recipient Judy Sierra has created a modern fable for the ages, celebrating art, nature, and community.
Derek Anderson's vibrant and buoyant illustrations are as close as you can get to a day at the beach without actually being there. Come put your toes in the sand at Ballyhoo Beach! She lives with her husband in Eugene, Oregon. Visit her online at JudySierra.
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Editorial Reviews. From School Library Journal. PreSchool-Grade 2—Mirra Bella, who teaches Ballyhoo Bay: With Audio Recording by [Sierra, Judy]. Welcome to Ballyhoo Bay, where Mira Bella the artist teaches painting and sculpture to grannies and kids. Sun, sea, sand, and sky - what could be more fun ?.
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