Linn, Margo. Every Here Has a There: Moving Cargo by Container Ship. Brian Fitzgerald, Illus. Charlesbridge, 07/2024. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-484-3. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
In this dynamic informational picture book, the journey of a container ship carrying books is described using a dual text. In larger print is one simple sentence on each spread, showing comparisons: “Every UP has a DOWN. Every QUIET has a NOISY.” These sentences indicate activities on the container ship. The accompanying longer paragraphs in smaller print in the sidebars describe these activities in more detail, which makes this book better for the nonfiction shelf instead of the picture book area. The illustrations are reminiscent of Donald Crews’ Freight Train (Greenwillow, 1978), showing parts of the ship in color against a gray sky and sea. The book design and shorter text area make this a fun readaloud, while the longer, detailed text offers enough information for short reports on shipping and transportation. Review based on an ARC.
Penny Peck—San José State University, iSchool