An arctic adaptation of “This is the House that Jack Built” follows polar bears, walruses, seals, narwhals and beluga whales as they chase each other around “the ice that floats in the Arctic waters.” Not only is the rhythmic, cumulative prose good for early readers; it is a pure delight to read aloud. The “For Creative Minds” section helps children learn how these animals live in the cold, icy arctic region.

Written by Laura Crawford

Illustrated by Ben Hodson

32 pg 8.5'' X 10'', ages 3-7

Hardcover w/ Jacket ISBN: 978-0-9768823-4-3, $15.95
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-934359-34-1
Lexile Level: NP
RL text only 2.4

RL text with "For Creative Minds" 4.7

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Author/Artist Bio:

Laura Crawford teaches second grade in a Chicago suburb. While teaching a science unit on the Arctic region, she became fascinated with the unique animals of the Arctic. The cumulative tale, In Arctic Waters, is the result of her curiosity and was written with her students in mind. Laura is also the author of The Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving From A to Z and some leveled readers for Scott Foresman. She is an active member in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and credits her success to the SCBWI critique groups. In her free time, Laura loves to visit the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago with her nieces Madilynn and Lauren. They love the belugas!

Ben Hodson illustrates full time from his home in Ottawa, Canada. He loves a good adventure, like hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with a team of wild burros or living in a small village in Nepal. His published works for Sylvan Dell include In Arctic Waters and How the Moon Regained Her Shape. Other books include: I Love Yoga; Pigs Aren’t Dirty, Bears Aren’t Slow and Other Truths about Misunderstood Animals and Wishes and Worries: A Story to Help Children Understand a Parent Who Drinks Too Much Alcohol. Ben is the 2004 recipient of the Glass Slipper Award from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators’ Canadian Conference.  To visit his website, click here.