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Bompa's Intertidal Adventure

by David Suzuki

A family expedition to the seashore

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    Praised by School Library Journal

    School Library Journal praises the book as an imaginative, realistic family adventure that incorporates natural ...

AlbakiReads Editorial

A family expedition to the seashore

The twins’ second nature outing with Bompa shifts the adventure to the intertidal zone, where the children set out to show their grandfather the shore. The book pairs this family premise with information about shoreline creatures, supported by extensive backmatter, and guidance on ways families can help protect intertidal areas. Its combination of an illustrated story, nature facts, and a search-and-find gives the seashore setting both narrative and exploratory dimensions. The story is based on David Suzuki’s real-life adventures with his grandchildren and continues the Nature Adventures with Bompa series after Bompa’s Insect Expedition.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in marine life and shore exploration
  • Families looking for a nature-themed read-aloud or beach-trip companion
  • Adults seeking children’s books that combine a family story with nature facts and activities

Themes

Intergenerational family adventuresIntertidal-zone wildlifeNature explorationProtecting shoreline habitats

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Book overview


"An imaginative...realistic family adventure imbued almost seamlessly with natural science suitable for a read-aloud, curriculum support, or sharing with ocean-obsessed kids before a beach trip."--School Library Journal

Let's go on an intertidal adventure for kids ages 4 to 8! The second book in the Nature Adventures with Bompa series, following Bompa's Insect Expedition.

It's time for the twins to go on another nature expedition with their Bompa. But this time, they want to take HIM on an adventure--to the seashore! What will they discover this time?

This exciting and educational tribute to the intertidal zone features:
  • Amazing facts about intertidal zone creatures including extensive backmatter pages and a shoreline search-and-find
  • Key information on how families can protect the intertidal zone and help these areas thrive
  • A celebration of grandparents: depicts the fun two children have with their grandfather

Featuring gorgeous art by Qin Leng, Bompa's Intertidal Adventure is an imaginative exploration of the natural world, based on the true-life adventures of David Suzuki and his grandkids.

Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute

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