The Deepest Dig
Mark David Smith
(Author)
Lily Snowden-Fine
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
Inspired by a true story! A tenacious kid digs deep and makes important discoveries After a heavy rain exposes a bit of something in his backyard, Caden resolves to dig the treasure up and find out exactly what it is. He tries to enlist the help of his parents and teacher, who are dismissive and disbelieving--but that doesn't deter Caden from his goal.
Caden's next-door neighbor, Martha, is the only adult who encourages him to keep digging. Working together, they unearth Caden's discovery: the giant bones of a prehistoric woolly mammoth! After comically misassembling the massive skeleton, Caden attracts everyone's attention with his discovery--and finds another treasure in bringing his family together.
Rich yet simple illustrations accompany this funny, kid-empowering story that celebrates scientific inquiry and discovery.
Product Details
Price
$18.95
$17.62
Publisher
Owlkids
Publish Date
August 15, 2021
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.0 X 10.4 X 0.8 inches | 0.8 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781771474191
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MARK DAVID SMITH has dug many holes but usually unearths rocks, roots, or underground creatures that prefer to be left alone. He is a teacher and writer living in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, with his family, whom he treasures. The Deepest Dig, which was inspired by the discovery of a mammoth skeleton on a Michigan farm, is his first picture book.
LILY SNOWDEN-FINE is the illustrator of the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series, and has illustrated for The Globe and Mail and The New York Times. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Reviews
"The Deepest Dig encourages children to dig deep, whether it's into their curiosity, science, research or any passion."-- "CanLit for Little Canadians"
"Clever and colorful illustrations ... add considerable charm to the
story. [The narrative] teeters between the believable and the
fantastic."-- "School Library Journal"
"An excellent addition to any library, especially for young (or older)
people interested in paleontology. For those who aren't, it will get
them interested in what is going on in their own backyards."
"The sparely told tale, inspired by a similar actual discovery, may in turn inspire young readers to take closer looks at their own supposedly familiar surroundings."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Clever and colorful illustrations ... add considerable charm to the
story. [The narrative] teeters between the believable and the
fantastic."-- "School Library Journal"
"An excellent addition to any library, especially for young (or older)
people interested in paleontology. For those who aren't, it will get
them interested in what is going on in their own backyards."
"The sparely told tale, inspired by a similar actual discovery, may in turn inspire young readers to take closer looks at their own supposedly familiar surroundings."-- "Kirkus Reviews"