Title: J. Rooker, Manatee
This is an eye-opening look at the unfortunate situations Manatee faces. I found it must be a real labor of love for the author. The watercolor illustrations are lovely and heartwarming as they depict these social marine mammals as they nuzzle up against one another.
I have an autographed copy of this beautiful book.
Author: Jan Haley
Paul Brent
Hardcover, 48 pages
Paul Brent
Hardcover, 48 pages
Published Date September 1st 1996
FTC Purchased at a book sale
FTC Purchased at a book sale
Synopsis:
The Florida manatee ranges the coastal waters of Florida satisfied to munch peacefully on seagrasses and water hyacinth. Yet this shy mammal is in grave danger from man's encroachment on its environment. In this sensitive and informative story, children learn about all this through the experiences of J. Rooker, a manatee injured in a collision with a motorboat. The captivating watercolor illustrations are by Paul Brent.
Review: J.Rooker Manatee
The Florida manatee ranges the coastal waters of Florida satisfied to munch peacefully on seagrasses and water hyacinth. Yet this shy mammal is in grave danger from man's encroachment on its environment. In this sensitive and informative story, children learn about all this through the experiences of J. Rooker, a manatee injured in a collision with a motorboat. The captivating watercolor illustrations are by Paul Brent.
Review: J.Rooker Manatee
This story follows a manatee. Sadly, he becomes injured by a passing powerboat. He is comforted by the 'Great One' but is in great pain and becoming weaker and it's feared he might die. Biologists capture and transport him to the zoo. Prior to returning him to his kind, he is rehabilitated and given the name J. Rooker.
This is an eye-opening look at the unfortunate situations Manatee faces. I found it must be a real labor of love for the author. The watercolor illustrations are lovely and heartwarming as they depict these social marine mammals as they nuzzle up against one another.
I have an autographed copy of this beautiful book.