"An exceptional picture book ... Michael Foreman is in brilliant form."

T. E. S.

"A moving and valuable book."

Telegraph

"Captures the special bond that overcomes generational differences."

Yorkshire Post

A boy and his grandfather watch as a baby seal is born on the rocks near their home and from that day a special friendship is created between them. Despite his disability, the boy is a keen surfer, and he enjoys many afternoons surfing with the seals. One day, however, he gets into trouble in rough seas, and the young seal saves him. Their friendship brings happiness and meaning at the important stages of the boy's life.
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A boy and his grandfather watch as a baby seal is born on the rocks near their home and from that day a special friendship is created between them. Despite his disability, the boy is a keen surfer, and he enjoys many afternoons surfing with the seals. One day, however, he gets into trouble in rough seas, and the young seal saves him.
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A moving and beautiful book encompassing disability from a master picture book creator.

Product details

ISBN
9781842705780
Published
2006
Publisher
Andersen Press Ltd; Andersen Press Ltd
Weight
200 gr
Height
245 mm
Width
266 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Age
JN, 02
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
32

Biographical note

Michael Foreman OBE is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.