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Text and illustrations copyright © Nikki McClure 2021 ,
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Published in Canada in 2021 by Orca Book Publishers
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The Salish Sea is one of the largest inland seas in the
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transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, world. It extends from Olympia, Washington, in the south to
including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and Campbell River, British Columbia, in the north, and west to
retrieval system now known or to be invented, without permission in
writing from the publisher. Neah Bay, Washington. The sea is named in honor of the
Coast Salish Peoples who have cared for the water and
Cataloguing in Publication information available from
Library and Archives Canada land since time immemorial.
ISBN 9781459827370 (hardcover)
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I live on the shores of this sea in Olympia, home of the
Summary: In this counting book, papercut artist Nikki McClure uses her
distinct illustration style to count marine creatures found in the Salish Sea. Nisqually and Squaxin Peoples. My family sometimes sails
north up the Salish Sea. I swim in cold waters with
Orca Book Publishers is committed to reducing the consumption of
nonrenewable resources in the making of our books. We make every effort snorkel and mask and enter a world of kelp forests and
to use materials that support a sustainable future. clam gardens—level areas of beach built behind ancient walls of
Orca Book Publishers gratefully acknowledges the support for its rock—that still teem with life. Underwater, community expands,
publishing programs provided by the following agencies: the Government ADVANCE REVIEW COPY and I am just one part of millions.
of Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Province of British
Columbia through the BC Arts Council and the Book Publishing Tax Credit.
This is a book about some of my favorite creatures that I share
Illustrations are cut from black paper and painted with watercolors.
the Salish Sea with. What creatures share the world you
Cover and interior artwork by Nikki McClure live in? Look around. Notice. Become aware of your full
community. It is bigger than you or anything human built.
Printed and bound in the United States.
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Thank you to Jay T. and Finn, Scott Ogilvie, Steven Malk,
Beam Paints, Dr. Thomas Mumford, Agathe, Christy Cox
and Anna Goldstein at Sasquatch Books, Orca Book Publishers
and the people of Waiatt Bay, Quadra Island.
Dedicated to Dr. Steven G. Herman, who taught
me how to count birds.
