Praise for Woodrow at Sea
2018 IBBY Italia Silent Books Collection fourth edition selection
2018 Kirkus Reviews Best Wordless Picture Books of 2018 selection
2018 Bank Street Book of the Month, August
2018 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens selection
★ STARRED REVIEW "A lively, intelligent variation of full-page illustrations, double-page spreads, and spot vignettes keeps the pace active....A story of adventure and friendship without the boundaries of words, which becomes more personal and satisfying as a consequence."—Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
"This wordless book could also be called a beginning graphic novel...[A] good exemplar to show children how to create a wordless book (using illustrations to tell a story) as well as a fantastic example of a book that allows for elaboration and multiple interpretations by each reader...[A] strong addition to any library."—Resource Links Magazine
"Unquestionably, there is something quite refreshing in this excitingly new creative direction which Edwards has fully embraced in this latest publication....Woodrow at Sea is a fun-filled tale that offers something new with each reread....A beautiful reminder of the joy of a newfound friendship rooted in kindness, Woodrow at Sea is sure to become an instant favourite. Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine
"The characters are likeable in their animation and the 'plot' finds just the right mix of silly and scary....With this book, Edwards is moving in a different direction...embracing simplicity in his drawings...Woodrow at Sea is a delight."—Quill & Quire
"The elephant and the mouse went to sea ... and the rest of the story Woodrow at Sea is up to your interpretation of the cute and colorful watercolor illustrations in this wordless book."—Hakai Magazine
"Wallace Edwards wonderfully captures the adventure of a sea voyage...In vibrant watercolor-and-ink drawings, Edwards tells a delightful story of friendship, peril, teamwork, and song."—Christian Science Monitor
"For a story told with no words, Woodrow at Sea has much to tell. And a lesson in creative thinking and visual literacy would not go amiss here."—CanLit for LittleCanadians
