Over in the Wetlands: A Hurricane-on-the-Bayou Story

Reviewed by: Kathy George - Gray Public library, Gray, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 12, 2015

Review

Life in the wetlands for various creatures begins as a calm peaceful day, but as the day progresses we see the weather change and the creatures prepare for what eventually becomes a hurricane. Ms. Rose in a rhyming text takes the reader to the habitats of alligators, egrets, turtles and bears as they begin their day. With the lush illustrations of Rob Dunlavey, our non reader knows something big and scary is in the making. His illustrations are big and detailed and one knows when the hurricane hits- you almost feel the rain and wind as it invades the bayou. By the end of the day, the sunset is a glowing red/yellow and the worst is over. Our animals and birds are safe and secure in their bayou home. The author has included 2 pages of notes on the region hit by the storm, a map and more about the animals found in the book. There is a lot of information in both the brief text and the pictures. This is a great way to pair poetry, science, art and geography into a beautiful book. It is definitely a keeper!

Overall Book Score: excellent