Review by Booklist Review
Hoping to escape the summer heat, young Peter and his dog, Leo, board his small submarine and set off for adventure. They explore the surface and the depths, crash into a sandbank, appreciate the stars, and rescue a baby seal. De Haas, creator of the companion title Peter and the Winter Sleepers (2011), again offers a gentle story infused with imagination and humor. Although the nighttime spreads (employing black type set against an inky background) can be hard to read, the saturated watercolor illustrations depict a benign setting perfect for this kind of gentle journey.--Weisman, Kay Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2-In this continuation of Peter and the Winter Sleepers (NorthSouth, 2011), Grandma suggests that Peter and his dog, Leo, take the submarine out into the water where it is cooler. The child enjoys looking at the underwater wonders so much that he does not watch where he is going and gets stuck on a sandbar. He tries to push it free, but with no luck. There is nothing he can do except wait until the morning when the tide will come in. During the night, when Peter and Leo are just falling asleep, something tips over the sub. Fearfully, the boy looks out of the hatch, but all he finds is a baby seal. He invites it to stay with him until morning when they all return home. The text is straightforward and simple, but the story is primarily told through the cartoon illustrations. Painted with luminous watercolors, the artwork is uncluttered and child friendly. De Haas has a good sense of color and composition, and each spread is visually balanced and satisfying. Full of wonder and fun, this gentle adventure could become a small child's favorite.-Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
When his submarine runs aground on a sandbank, Peter and his dog are forced to spend the night before returning home. They discover a baby seal and decide to bring it back with them. The quiet story is hampered by an abrupt ending; while the rich watercolors enhance the story, three pages are nearly unreadable due to black text on dark blue backgrounds. (c) Copyright 2012. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
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