Lying Awake

By Helen Furbush

Lying Awake is a beautifully written, quality children's picture book with delightful watercolor illustrations, for ages six to adult. It features the special combination of a read-aloud bedtime... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974178705
• ISBN13: 9780974178707
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Harbor Island Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 0.5" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 8

Customer Reviews

Absolutely Charming Book

This is a beautiful and touching moment in a child's life...a wish come true. I also loved the interactive qualities, the nautical messages and the delicious cookie recipe which I have tried. There's more...the additional information at the back of the book was very interesting and educational. I can't wait to start sharing this book with my 4 month old grandtwins!

Lying Awake

What is especially appealing to me about Lying Awake? I like the poetic style that echoes the gentle rocking of a boat. Words are repeated like "slap, slap, slap" and "chug, chug, chug", and children respond to these sounds. The watercolor illustrations of marine life, such as the harbor seal, are outstanding. The activities are a real bonus addition to a book which is already full of interesting information. What comes across is a genuine understanding and love of boats and life on the tide flats.

About what it is like to live on a boat

The collaboration of author Helen Furbush and illustrator Christine McCroskey, Lying Awake is a thoroughly enjoyable picture book story about what it is like to live on a boat. More than just an amusing story, Lying Awake is also quite educational, offering fascinating tidbits on daily shipboard life, ranging from safety tips; to commonly used nautical terms (like "bulkheads" for walls); to information about marine wildlife, and more. Lying Awake is delightful, entertaining, and highly recommended reading for children of all ages.

Something for everyone

Lying Awake is a wonderful story to share with a child. All ages will enjoy the beautiful illustrations and the interesting remembrances of the main character. The additonal activities and coded messages make it a great educational tool while the story itself makes for a wonderful read-aloud book.