This delightful “field trip between covers” takes preschool and primary children on a tour of the tide pools of America’s east and west coasts. So vivid and engaging are the bold illustrations that children may well fell the sand between their toes and the sea breezes in their hair. Using the captivating devices of rhythm, rhyme, and repetition, the author weaves a tale of ever-increasing diversity in life forms, as each page adds a new species to the pool and a new couplet to the cumulative verse. The verbal images are as vivid and memorable as the visual ones; for example, “a group of snails in spiral hats glide across the bumps and flats.” The language is active and lyrical. Limpets cling. Tides surge. Hermit crabs are thieves that shuffle as they drag their borrowed rooms. The scientific context of this book is as admirable as its poetry and artistry. Two page of “Field Notes” provide realistic illustrations, descriptions, and ecological information on each species presented in rhyme, along with the “fun facts” that children love so much. Also given is a well-chosen list of other books on related topics and a list of wildlife conservation organizations to contact. This books is a must for library story hours and teacher-read-aloud in school. Parents who purchase it may want two copies. I predict one will wear out before the child tires of this vicarious trip to the seaside.

— Science Books & Films – Faith Brynie (March/April 2003)

Anthony D. Fredericks and Jennifer DiRubbio have tamed up for another colorful and successful children’s nature book, their first being Under One Rock in 2001. The subtitle of their latest offering is Crabs, Snails and Salty Tails and points up Fredericks’ rhyming-type narrative. . . . The nature information is clearly presented and easily assimilated by young readers. Two pages of field notes on the mentioned creatures, as well as addresses for environmental organizations and a list of other books for children make this a valuable resource for teachers and parents.

Brilliant illustrations by Jennifer DiRubbio add to the readability of this early science title for young children.

— Hutton Book-Review Services – Linda Hutton (September 2002)

With summer fast approaching, we think about the outdoors, the gardens and forests, wildlife and most importantly the ocean and all of its gifts of plenty here in the Ocean State. This book is just right for your inquisitive kids who love the water’s edge. Have you ever ventured to the edge of the ocean and peered into a tide pool? It is truly worth exploration.

In One Tidepool will help you and the kids to look more closely at a tiny, wet habitat teeming with activity and species never noticed at the beach.

Dawn Publications offers some of the most accurate and wonderful environmental messages couched in books so brilliantly written and illustrated you will want to buy them all.

— The Repawter – Providence Animal Rescue (Summer 2005)

Anthony Fredericks has produced yet another wonderful children’s book. His vivid descriptions of life in a tidepool are both enticing to young readers as well as accurate. His excellent “Field Notes” further add to the academic value of this very inviting book. I highly recommend it.

— Prof. Walter C. Dudley – Univ. of Hawaii, Oceanography Dept. – Scientific Advisor, Pacific Tsunami Museum

In this eye-catching title, a little girl peers into a tidepool and observes the animals living there. The text begins with a wisecracking, unrhymed letter to the “Two-Armed Explorer” from a sea star. From there it moves to a rhymed description of a coastline; a spread with the single line, “This is the tidepool”; and then a rhymed tribute to the “curly-haired girl with wondering eyes” who “truly cared” for the creatures. Finally, the bulk of the book is a “House-That-Jack-Built”-style cumulative rhyme introducing barnacles, fish, anemones, a sponge, snails, crabs, limpets, and a sea star. . . . the imagery is apt and engaging. A page of field notes gives brief information about each of the animals, and several bibliographies list other books about the shore, by the author, and by the publisher. Full-bleed, double-page illustrations are bright and detailed, bordering on the surreal in color and pattern. . .

— School Libary Journal (November 2002)

Invite your students to visit the community of creatures that live at the edge of the ocean. The rhyming text and vivid illustrations in this book fill the journey with fun and facts.

— Learning Magazine (Spring 2004)

Anthony Fredericks has produced yet another wonderful children’s book. His vivid descriptions of life in a tidepool are both enticing to young readers as well as accurate. His excellent “Field Notes” further add to the academic value of this very inviting book. I highly recommend it.

— Prof. Walter C. Dudley – Univ. of Hawaii, Oceanography Dept. – Scientific Advisor, Pacific Tsunami Museum

Imagine yourself at the seashore on a warm, sunny summer day. As you approach the water’s edge you spot a group of rocks with little basins of salty water. What will you see if you gaze into one of these tidepools? In One Tidepool will introduce you to common tidepool inhabitants through color illustrations and simple text. Some of the creatures you’ll learn about include starfish, hermit crabs, barnacles, sponges, limpets, snails, fish an more. And, if you need more information than is contained in this book, there is also a bibliography and a list of conservation organizations. . . .

— Young Entomologists Society – Insect World (April 2003)

(Three stars – highest rating)
The majestic world that lies beneath the ocean waves … such a mystery to children, wondering what is down there, that they cannot see … Children love the ocean and all that lies within it. This book captures the majestic essence of this unknown world, by bringing to life the little sea creatures children know and love.

This book is actually depicting life in a tidepool. A small body of water which is much a part of the ocean yet is it’s own unique home for it’s inhabitants. Now you can see closeup what you might find in one of these tidepools and how they depend on the environment around them for survival. This brings the big picture to a child’s mind as they explore the many creatures in the world around them. The excitement will build as your child views these beautifully done illustrations throughout the book. Beautiful artwork makes it that much more inviting.

It also offers Field notes and other sources to further investigate the topic and learn even more. This book offers a fun reading and viewing experience as well as yet another way to learn … brought to you by Dawn Publications. I love their stuff … always so inviting and enriching to our children. Thanks Dawn!

— Education Clearinghouse – www.educationclearinghouse.org (December 2002)

Tony Fredericks digs right in with In One Tidepool. Tony’s rhyming text of humor and wit are broad-based and so amusing that this title will appeal to a wide range of readers.

— Terrence E. Young, Jr. – School Library Media Specialsity and Adjunct Instructor of Library Science, New Orleans

Fredericks takes a joyful and fantastical journey through the tiny but exciting world of a tidepool. The extensive end-matter, which covers tidepool creatures from snails to sponges, is packed with intriguing facts that will spark kids’ imaginations and encourage further exploration.

— April Pulley Sayre, Author of Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out!

I am a technical services employee at the Emma Clark Memorial Library in Setauket, New York. We received a catalogue from Dawn Publications and I was drawn to your books immediately. I have purchased and today received Under One Rock and In One Tidepool. I bought them to hold onto when I have grandchildren. The illustrations are breathtaking and I love the cumulative prose. It is a joy to read and in the style it is written it reinforces information while delighting the reader.

Before my own daughter was born I already had purchased a collection of books for her. She still loves to read and wants to work in education with children. She was thrilled I bought books for her future children and didn’t think me crazy. I look forward to adding more books from Dawn to my personal collection. Thank you for raising the bar in children’s books. Your writing shows respect for children.

— Pat De Maria (Note to Author – September 2002)