Schmitt, Kelly Rice. I Ship: A Container Ship’s Colossal Journey. Jam Dong, Illus.
Lerner/Millbrook, 10/2023. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-1-7284-7682-7.
GRADES Kindergarten–1. ADDITIONAL.
Follow a giant container ship as it journeys from Asia to Europe via engaging text and colorful illustrations. Readers experience the highlights of the trip, including loading and departing, a sudden change in the route (the Suez Canal is blocked), crashing waves and violent weather, and safe arrival. Mixed media, collage, and watercolor illustrations depict the immense size of the ship, the varied cargo in hundreds of containers, and the many shipboard activities that keep the ship going and the crew safe. Concludes with four packed pages of additional information and facts, including a glossary and shipping details.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library