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Sailing to America

Robert Gernhardt author Philip Waechter illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Starfish Bay Children's Books

Published:1st Sep '22

Should be back in stock very soon

Sailing to America cover

When Captain Olly finds a rubber dinghy on the seashore, he is determined to sail to the USA. As his doggy friends watch from the shore, too afraid to join him, brave Captain Olly embarks on this hazardous journey alone. A gull warns him that he has made a big mistake, and Olly soon discovers that the gull was right. This humorous tale of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity is written in an engaging rhyming style with colourful ink and watercolour illustrations.

"The bright, expressive illustrations are delightful, each spread alternating between classic vignettes and full-page scenes that are immersive and dramatic and often full of interesting details. The pen-and-ink style makes for approachable and easily decoded pictures, befitting the simple story." --Kirkus Reviews; "Rhyming couplets roll along with the waves in a lively tale that promotes creative play, outdoor activities, and plenty of imagination. Lighthearted fun follows Olly as he perseveres in his little red raft." --Foreword Reviews

ISBN: 9781760361273

Dimensions: 280mm x 215mm x 3mm

Weight: 160g

24 pages