A Little Sailing Lesson - by Sara Stefanini (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Enjoy the journey! An inspiring story about life, with its ups and downs and ebbs and flows.

Aldo is a sailor who knows the first thing to do when sailing is to set a destination. There will be unexpected events and changes in course along the way. But as Aldo says: You will always get somewhere.

Join Aldo in this gentle story of resilience and adaptability that proves the most beautiful destination of all is the journey itself. A comforting and poetic reflection on life's ups and downs, and on navigating the most beautiful journey of all.

POETIC METAPHOR FOR LIFE: A gentle story with an inspiring message for anyone and everyone on the journey of life.

STUNNING ARTWORK: Gorgeous illustrations make this perfect for gifting.

ENCOURAGES RESILIENCE AND ADAPTABILITY: Shares the importance of taking what life throws at you in stride.

Perfect for:
- Gift-givers who are looking an inspirational picture book
- Anyone who is going on a journey of their own, whether it's graduation, starting a new school, or some other life change
- Parents looking for a read-aloud with thought-provoking themes
- Fans of Beneath, Have You Ever Seen a Flower?, or Oliver Jeffers' work

Review Quotes

"The kind of book unafraid to muse on life a little. . . A title that makes it clear that the journey is far more important, sometimes, than the destination." -Betsy Bird, A Fuse 8 Production, SLJ.com

About the Author

Sara Stefanini was born in Sorengo, Switzerland in 1982. She graduated in illustration and multimedia animation at the IED in Milan in 2006. She currently works as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator for both Italian and foreign magazines and publishing houses. In 2016, she was selected for the Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition.