Author:
Fiona Bayrock
 
Illustrator:
Carolyn Conahan
(staff illustrator 
for Cricket Magazine!)

 
Publisher:
Charlesbridge

Nonfiction
48 pages
For about ages 6-10 yrs

February 2009

ISBN 978-1-57091-669-4 
(hardcover)
ISBN 978-1-57091-670-0 
(paperback)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
     
   
     
 


Who knew animals used bubbles in so many ways?

Real-world science meets tongue-in-cheek humor in this look at
the amazing ways animals use bubbles. Bubbles are for breathing, 
fishing, talking, riding, keeping warm, and even shooting hoops!  
Who knew animals used bubbles in so many ways? Lighthearted 
conversational text is accompanied by delightful full-bleed watercolour 
illustrations by Carolyn Conahan, Staff Artist for Cricket Magazine.

Each double-page spread explains one animal's bubble use
in about 100 words. Common and scientific names are 
noted for each of the 16 animals. Generous backmatter outlines
 each animal's habitat, geographic location, and more amazing 
info about their bubbles. Glossary and index.

                 
                             

                

 
   
 
 
What people are saying...

 

        "Lively expository prose . . . a volume that's sure to rise to the top."                    
                                                                                   
     -- Kirkus Reviews 

  
              "...this entire book is enjoyable and engaging. ... 
                   Creative, accessible, and fact-filled."        
                                                                  --
School Library Journal
 

"Bayrock's writing is dynamic, with onomatopoeic language and 
kid-friendly comparisons to engage and inform."             

                                -- Junior Library Guild 

 

"If most children think bubbles  are for blowing or bubbles are for bathing, 
Bayrock is here with a  paradigm shift..."
        
                                           
-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Literature

  

"Creative, innovative and entertaining...
a refreshingly unique perspective on a simple theme.
  Highly Recommended"
-- CM Magazine

 

"...intriguing book...animals' techniques for creating and using bubbles are well described in succinct paragraphs. Illustrated with finesse, this attractive book 
introduces 16 bubble makers, from insects to humans."
 
-- Booklist

"...unique book with little-known facts, all connected 
by the delightful theme of bubbles.  Bubble Homes and Fish Farts 
celebrates the wonders of nature."
                                          
  
-- Quill & Quire

                "...an all-out fun-fest of animal bubbleology...
                                                 well-researched, thoroughly engaging..."
    
                                                                                      -- Miss Rumphius Effect Blog

 
"...a fun and funny topic that no one has ever tackled in a picture book format before.
                   ...very natural easygoing literary style...always engaging...
           [Bayrock] has a way of phrasing a section just right. 
                                                          ...Conahan's art yields rewards."
                                                                                        -- Fuse #8
      "...charmingly descriptive writing...well-organized...very accessible, breezy style...
                    With its quirky title, whimsical content, and beautiful watercolour      
                 illustrations Bubble Homes and Fish Farts is the perfect read 
                                     for young animal lovers of all ages."
                                                -- Canadian Children's Book News

 Click here for longer versions 
of some of these reviews.

  ONLINE REVIEWS
 
 
     
 
 
Where can I buy this book?
The folks at your local independent book store will be delighted to order it for you if they're sold out.  Not sure where your local independent book store is?  Find it at Indiebound.org 

Signed copies may be purchased from the 
Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve gift shop

5200 Sumas Prairie Road.
 
Also available online:
In Canada... In the U.S...
 
     

 

 Text © Fiona Bayrock  
  Book Illustration
© Carolyn Digby Conahan   Cartoon Art © 2005 Ruth McNally Barshaw
All rights reserved. 
Last Updated: August 23, 2009
fiona @ fionabayrock.com  ...remove spaces