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Yellow Kayak Hardcover – Picture Book, January 23, 2018

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 324 ratings

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A child and his beloved best friend go on a grand sea adventure in this magical picture book by the author and artist who created If I Had a Little Dream.

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"A gentle story of calm courage and of quiet, trusting perseverance that will comfort readers in their anxious times." -- Kirkus -- Kirkus Reviews ― October 15, 2017

"The team behind
If I Had a Little Dream imagines a journey of ocean exploration as a boy and giraffe set off in a small wooden boat. ...Castrillon’s images convey an underlying tranquility that carries readers along with the explorers. It’s a voyage they’ll want to take again. " -- Publishers Weekly -- Publishers Weekly ― November 13, 2017

"In lilting rhymes and lush, jewel-toned illustrations, Laden and Castrillon deliver an imaginative adventure through stormy seas.... Castrillon’s beautifully surreal artwork is captivating. Each scene is full of imaginative sea creatures, crashing waves, blue-green tendrils of rain, and moonlit skies, all rendered in swirling organic shapes and lines and a dense palette of saturated tones....the artwork is so gorgeous, and the wind-down conclusion, wherein the travelers are welcomed home, might make this a nice pick for bedtime. " —
Booklist -- Booklist Online ― Dec 12, 2017

About the Author

Nina Laden is the author-illustrator of many books for kids, including the Peek-a series; Who Loves You, Baby?; The Night I Followed the Dog; Yellow Kayak; Dear Little One; and Love Is My Favorite Color. She lives with her husband on Lummi Island, Washington. Visit her online at NinaLaden.com.

Melissa Castrillon studied at the Cambridge School of Art where she earned a first class honors degree in illustration and a master’s degree in children’s book illustration. She is the illustrator of
If I Had a Little Dream by Nina Laden. She is also the author-illustrator of The Balcony, which received the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. Her book Dear Little One, by Nina Laden, was a School Library Journal best picture book of the year. Her books have been published all over the world. She lives in Cambridge, England, with her husband.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (January 23, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1534401946
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1534401945
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 260L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.9 x 10.5 inches
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Customers enjoy the beautiful illustrations and poetic rhythm of the story. They find the story sweet, touching, and a quick read for all ages. The book is described as a favorite to read to children and adults alike.

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Customers appreciate the book's illustrations. They find the story sweet and there is much to look at in the book.

"...The case cover is absolutely breathtaking! This beautiful story of friendship and triumph will delight readers for years to come." Read more

"...5 stars because the book has unique (to me) rhyming words and I love the artwork...." Read more

"I purchased this because I absolutely love the artwork and it is in my little book collection I pull out for my niece and nephews every time we have..." Read more

"...has some word repetition and good vocabulary that coincides directly with the illustrations. Read it over a few times myself before wrapping it up!" Read more

21 customers mention "Flow"19 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the flow of the book. They find the prose wonderful and the rhyming verse fun. The story is written more as a poem, making it very pleasant to read. The text is simple but descriptive, with good vocabulary.

"...The story is told in short, melodic phrases that perfectly capture all of the emotions of the journey...." Read more

"I’m giving 5 stars because the book has unique (to me) rhyming words and I love the artwork...." Read more

"...The mama, a grade school, teacher really liked it. It's poetic and has some word repetition and good vocabulary that coincides directly with the..." Read more

"...The pages are nice and thick. The story is written more as a poem. It’s very pleasant to read! Love it!" Read more

16 customers mention "Story quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it sweet and touching, with a beautiful visual narrative. The story is told in short, melodic phrases that perfectly capture all the details. Readers appreciate the author's ability to tell a deeply touching tale with such limited text. The story starts out as an adventure, moves through a problem, and ends with a happy ending.

"...The story is told in short, melodic phrases that perfectly capture all of the emotions of the journey...." Read more

"...Loved the word rhyming, the story and the art work. The mama, a grade school, teacher really liked it...." Read more

"...The 9 year old also loves the story, and she loves to look through all the pictures in the book. I highly recommend this book!..." Read more

"...I love the vintage feel of this book! It is a short and sweet story for a quick read for all ages!" Read more

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Customers find the book suitable for all ages. They say it's a quick read that will fascinate toddlers and adults alike. The illustrations are beautifully done and make it a great addition to their children's library.

"...I think this book will definitely intrigue and fascinate our toddler now and years to come...." Read more

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Unique but simple rhyming with intriguing illustrations
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Unique but simple rhyming with intriguing illustrations
I’m giving 5 stars because the book has unique (to me) rhyming words and I love the artwork. I am excited to introduce it to my 14-month-old grandson who loves books, and his daddy is an artist. I think this book will definitely intrigue and fascinate our toddler now and years to come. My only “negative” comment is that the colors are not as intense as they are in the photos—both Amazon photo and my own iPhone photo look brighter than the actual book. I’m not a printer, but I feel like they should have used a little more ink. I plan to compare with a book store to see if this is a less expensive version than they sell in the brick and mortar stores. I do see it was manufactured in China; don’t know if that has anything to do with it. So my first impression was a tad disappointment compared to MY expectation. But I suspect this is how the book is intended to be printed. I’m very pleased with the sturdy paper (not cheap, relatively speaking), and the paper is off-white, which may affect the color perception. So, still, all in all, a five-star children’s book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018
    I was quite excited to find Yellow Kayak at my local library several months ago. I had read wonderful reviews and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Well, it definitely didn’t disappoint! Yellow Kayak is the newest release from the creative team, Nina Laden (author) and Melissa Castrillon (illustrator) who brought us If I Had a Little Dream (Simon and Schuster, 2017). This is the story of a young boy and his beloved giraffe who embark on a seafaring adventure. The story is told in short, melodic phrases that perfectly capture all of the emotions of the journey. Ms. Laden’s ability to tell a deeply touching tale with such limited text is remarkable. Ms. Castillon truly brings the story to life with her eye-popping illustrations. Her appealing use of color, exquisite patterns, and detail leave something new to discover with each reading. This book was quickly added to my “Must Own” list the first time we read it. I purchased the book last week after having only read a library copy. I wasn’t expecting the delightful surprised waiting for me under the dust jacket. The case cover is absolutely breathtaking! This beautiful story of friendship and triumph will delight readers for years to come.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
    I’m giving 5 stars because the book has unique (to me) rhyming words and I love the artwork. I am excited to introduce it to my 14-month-old grandson who loves books, and his daddy is an artist. I think this book will definitely intrigue and fascinate our toddler now and years to come. My only “negative” comment is that the colors are not as intense as they are in the photos—both Amazon photo and my own iPhone photo look brighter than the actual book. I’m not a printer, but I feel like they should have used a little more ink. I plan to compare with a book store to see if this is a less expensive version than they sell in the brick and mortar stores. I do see it was manufactured in China; don’t know if that has anything to do with it. So my first impression was a tad disappointment compared to MY expectation. But I suspect this is how the book is intended to be printed. I’m very pleased with the sturdy paper (not cheap, relatively speaking), and the paper is off-white, which may affect the color perception. So, still, all in all, a five-star children’s book.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Unique but simple rhyming with intriguing illustrations

    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
    I’m giving 5 stars because the book has unique (to me) rhyming words and I love the artwork. I am excited to introduce it to my 14-month-old grandson who loves books, and his daddy is an artist. I think this book will definitely intrigue and fascinate our toddler now and years to come. My only “negative” comment is that the colors are not as intense as they are in the photos—both Amazon photo and my own iPhone photo look brighter than the actual book. I’m not a printer, but I feel like they should have used a little more ink. I plan to compare with a book store to see if this is a less expensive version than they sell in the brick and mortar stores. I do see it was manufactured in China; don’t know if that has anything to do with it. So my first impression was a tad disappointment compared to MY expectation. But I suspect this is how the book is intended to be printed. I’m very pleased with the sturdy paper (not cheap, relatively speaking), and the paper is off-white, which may affect the color perception. So, still, all in all, a five-star children’s book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023
    I purchased this because I absolutely love the artwork and it is in my little book collection I pull out for my niece and nephews every time we have a sleep over!
    This book is their first pick every single time all the books come out, they haven’t said if it’s the little rhyming story, the art or their familiarity with kayaks but either way this book has been number one for a couple years now! They are now 7,5 and 2!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019
    Purchased this book for a baby shower. Was looking for something different- not your standard Goodnight Moon or Hungry Catipilar eveyone will be bringing and also a book the parents would want to read. Loved the word rhyming, the story and the art work. The mama, a grade school, teacher really liked it. It's poetic and has some word repetition and good vocabulary that coincides directly with the illustrations. Read it over a few times myself before wrapping it up!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018
    My family loves this book! The younger kids (6 months-4 years), love having this book read to them over and over again - it became a favorite right away. The 9 year old also loves the story, and she loves to look through all the pictures in the book. I highly recommend this book! This book is by the author of "If I had a Little Dream", which is another book all of my kids love. Please mark if you find my review helpful. Thank you so much!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Wonderful book for all ages!!

    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018
    My family loves this book! The younger kids (6 months-4 years), love having this book read to them over and over again - it became a favorite right away. The 9 year old also loves the story, and she loves to look through all the pictures in the book. I highly recommend this book! This book is by the author of "If I had a Little Dream", which is another book all of my kids love. Please mark if you find my review helpful. Thank you so much!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
    This is my new favorite children’s book writer and illustrator team! The illustrations in this book are fantastic! The quality of this book is wonderful. The cover and dust jacket are beautiful with metallic accents. The pages are nice and thick. The story is written more as a poem. It’s very pleasant to read! Love it!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
    This story is so poetic and beautifully written. The imagery is amazing! This illustrator and author have become personal favorites! I love the vintage feel of this book! It is a short and sweet story for a quick read for all ages!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
    The illustrations are amazing, as other reviewers have noted. The poem/story is gentle and doesn't shy away from using real vocabulary. I've been stocking up on stories that don't have a bad guy or a witch, as my almost-4 yo is going through a phase where she won't touch those. I love the story in this one that starts out as an adventure, moves through a problem, and of course ends with all being well. However, my girl is still a little freaked out by the boy and his giraffe being lost at sea without any grownups.
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  • rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars The prose sounds nice, but a bit too terse and with a ...
    Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2018
    I got this book for the illustrations, which are absolutely stunning. The prose sounds nice, but a bit too terse and with a vocabulary that is not so accessible for young readers, yet the structure is too simple for older readers - which is too bad because I do like the storyline a lot. My daughter likes to read it with me, but she mostly loves looking at it.
  • Amie Bruwer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2020
    My son & I love this author. The illustrations and words are magical.
  • Monika Lukacena
    3.0 out of 5 stars For little kids
    Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2020
    Great pictures and story line but def more for really young kids. Mine were 6/8 and this is a short 3 line rhyme book not in full sentences.
  • Taylor Dolan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mel Castrillon has done it again. Her color palettes ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2018
    Mel Castrillon has done it again. Her color palettes are clever and warm, and her illustrations are so full of life and detail!