Aqua Boy
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Otter-Barry Books Ltd
Published:25th Apr '24
Should be back in stock very soon
Island boy Aaron loves the sea. But he’s a bit scared of going under the water.
Then one day Aaron finds an octopus stranded on the beach. And as he helps Dad return it to the water, something amazing happens… a moment of magic between the boy and the octopus.
Can Aaron lose his fear and go underwater? Maybe now he can help look after the sea creatures and be… Aqua Boy!
"Gentle yet powerful conservation story."
-- The Bookseller"Touching on themes of stewardship, courage and environmentalism, this bright seaside adventure evokes the senses while highlighting humanity’s responsibility to look after the oceans."
* Inclusive Books for Children *"This timely, gentle tale of environmental guardianship with Ken Wilson-Max’s vibrant scenes that portray both family love and the vital role ocean guardians play, will, one hopes, highlight to young children the importance of caring for marine life and ensuring that they play their part by taking their rubbish home as well as helping to keep beaches clean."
-- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *"This is a lovely book to share with children who enjoy caring for the beach, ocean and the different creatures that call it home. There are many opportunities for discussion through the bright but simple illustrations and at the back of the book it provides information for protecting octopuses and the ocean, incorporating an enjoyable mix of fiction and non-fiction. Highly recommended!"
* Books for Topics *"Aaron is scared of going under the water. But when he finds an octopus stranded on the beach, he must be brave. A gentle story about facing fears, and about ocean conservation."
-- Book Trust: Books We Love: July 2024"Dive headfirst into this cheerful account of courage and conservation."
* Book List: U- Nominated for Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025
ISBN: 9781915659224
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
32 pages