Something just hatched! It has sharp claws, a long tail, and spikes on top of its head … which dino could it be?

Is it a giant Argentinosaurus? A fearsome T. rex? Maybe it’s a gentle Diplodocus. Each turn of the page offers a photographic clue, along with cool dino facts. Parts of the creature’s body are revealed one by one until the final surprising conclusion. (Spoiler alert: This dinosaur is a chicken!)

The final pages of this whimsical, playfully illustrated picture book explain the amazing discovery that today’s birds (including chickens!) are dinosaurs! Kids will love reexamining the book to find the hidden clues.

Perfect for dino lovers of all ages, this laugh-out-loud learning adventure will be enjoyed again and again!

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Honors and Awards

• Junior Library Guild Selection

The Black Mambas Author Visit

Join author and photographer Kelly Crull behind the scenes as he answers some common questions about researching and writing this book and tells stories about visiting the Black Mambas in person.

The Black Mambas YouTube Playlist

The Black Mambas park rangers have put together a playlist for you with their favorite Black Mambas videos!

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Monika’s fish reminds me of a game I like to play with my kids. Before we leave the beach or river near our house, we often do a 30-minute art challenge.

• 10 minutes to pick up as much plastic as we can
• 10 minutes to come up with an idea for our artwork
• 10 minutes to make the artwork
• Celebrate by taking a photo and tagging it on social media #washedashoreart

Doing an art challenge is an easy way to clean up plastic and at the same time be creative and have fun together as a family. Give it a try!

For more games to play while you pick up plastic from your local waterway, check out the Scavenger Hunt page at the back of Washed Ashore: Making Art from Ocean Plastic.

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Author and photographer Kelly Crull brings fourteen spectacular sculptures from the Washed Ashore Project to families everywhere in his latest children’s book, Washed Ashore: Making Art from Ocean Plastic. Children will have hours of fun searching for over 90 different household objects hidden among the marine debris. They will learn fascinating facts about each sea creature and tips on how to reduce plastic use, hold a beach cleanup, and make their own plastic art. Be inspired to get creative in protecting the world’s oceans!

Washed Ashore Book Trailer

Washed Ashore Unboxing Video

Washed Ashore Virtual School Visit

Honors and Awards

• Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens
• Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids
• Good Housekeeping Best Kid’s Book Award Nonfiction Pick
• Illinois Bluestem Award Nominee
• Junior Library Guild Selection
• Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Awards Nominee
• Panda Book Award for Middle Readers
• SCBWI Golden Kite Award Finalist
• School Library Journal’s Fuse 8 Nonfiction Picture Book Selection
• Texas Topaz Reading List
• Washington State Towner Award Nominee

Reviews

School Library Connection

“This title is a must-have addition to STEAM collections focusing on biology, the environment, and art.” —School Library Connection

★ Booklist

“An excellent work on an unusual topic and a must for school and library shelves.”—starred, Booklist

School Library Connection

“This title is a must-have addition to STEAM collections focusing on biology, the environment, and art.” Highly recommended.—School Library Connection

School Library Journal

“A visually and factually compelling call to environmental action that will speak to children.”—School Library Journal

Publishers Weekly

“An earnest, enthusiastic tribute to the world’s first all-woman anti-poaching unit.”—Publishers Weekly

Washington Post

“Washed Ashore shows us that what we throw away can be made into art that surprises and educates us.”—Washington Post

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We’ve all heard about the problem of ocean plastic. It’s often in the news. And quite frankly…it’s depressing, which is why I found the sculptures at the zoo so interesting. They weren’t depressing. They were beautiful and fun, even silly, and also challenged me to think about the impact I was making with the plastic I use every day.

Before I left the Como Zoo, I had decided to make this exhibit into a picture book. Not everyone will be able to visit the exhibit in person, but now they will be able to look at the book at the library or at home and even share it with a friend.

Washed Ashore is the community arts project based in Bandon, Oregon that has created more than 80 marine animal sculptures. If you haven’t seen these sculptures in person, check out their website. You won’t believe it until you see it! http://www.washedashore.org

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