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 *

"This gentle story has depths to it, like the ocean. It’s about facing your fears when you’re ready to do so. It’s about protecting the ocean and the creatures that live in it. It’s about a loving, encouraging Black family. It’s about teamwork, because we all need to do our part in protecting the environment... Ken Wilson-Max's artwork has bold colours and strong outlines, making this a visual feast"

-- Book Trust: Books We Love: July 2024

"Dive headfirst into this cheerful account of courage and conservation."

* Book List: USA *

"a gloriously coloured book in which you can almost feel the heat of the sand and see the exotic sea life through the clear waters. . . will encourage lots of useful talk amongst 4-7 year olds."

-- Sue Barrett * English 4-11 *

"This is a gloriously coloured book in which you can almost feel the heat from the sand and see the exotic sea life through the clear waters. The double page information spread at the end on octopus, reefs and ocean guardians will encourage lots of useful talk amongst 4-7 year olds whilst encouraging budding conservationists."

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