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Highlights
- A boy's love for the sea and marine animals spurs him to quiet bravery--and a transformative first experience--in a story that will resonate with young ocean lovers.
- 4-8 Years
- 9.7" x 11.0" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Animals
- Series Name: Wonder Kids
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About the Book
"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!"--Book Synopsis
A boy's love for the sea and marine animals spurs him to quiet bravery--and a transformative first experience--in a story that will resonate with young ocean lovers. Aaron lives by the ocean with his sister, Angel, and his mom and dad, who are Ocean Guardians. He loves the smell of the air, the colors of the water, the sound of the waves, and the feel of sand between his toes. But unlike his sister, who dives into the waves all day long, Aaron shies away from putting his head in the water. How can he ever fulfill his dream of swimming with dolphins and whales? One day, as his family does beach cleanup after a storm, they come upon a stranded octopus. As Aaron helps his father with the rescue, he finds himself following the octopus underwater to watch it swim away. He did it! With warm illustrations and a gentle text, Ken Wilson-Max shows how environmental stewardship and empathy for the world's animals can infuse us with unexpected bravery.Review Quotes
Wilson-Max's deeply saturated, thickly outlined acrylic paintings depict vibrant scenes of ocean life and effectively capture the love between Aaron's family members, their passion for this coastal habitat, and their frustration upon witnessing ocean pollution. . . . Certain to instill a passion for the ocean and its many wonders.
--Kirkus Reviews A great summer read, especially for reluctant swimmers.
--Book Riot
About the Author
Ken Wilson-Max was born and raised in Zimbabwe and studied design in the UK. He is the author-illustrator of many children's books, including Astro Girl and Eco Girl, and is the illustrator of Terrible Horses by Raymond Antrobus and the author of The Drum, illustrated by Catell Ronca. Ken Wilson-Max lives in London.Dimensions (Overall): 9.7 Inches (H) x 11.0 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Series Title: Wonder Kids
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Theme: Marine Life
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ken Wilson-Max
Language: English
Street Date: May 21, 2024
TCIN: 89826254
UPC: 9781536236644
Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-2882
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 11 inches width x 9.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.9 pounds
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Tickmenot - 11 months ago
Little Aaron has a problem, he doesn’t enjoy the ocean like the rest of his family because he is afraid to put his head in the water. He feels left out, but when he tries, he is unable to do it. This is a sweet story about a family, and the encouragement they give to Aaron. Little ones will identify with his fear to do something new, and what happens because of it. They will also enjoy reading about the fun they have at the ocean, swimming and splashing around—and what they do to keep it clean and safe. The descriptions and bright illustrations show children the wonderful things that are under water. The back of the book contains a bonus section with more information about octopuses. Children will have a good time discovering how many hearts an octopus has. This is a story all children will enjoy, but it will be a good thing to read to anyone that has something they are afraid of, including swimming. Over-sized, and full of the family’s adventures, this happy, five-star picture book will be enjoyed by four-to-eight-year-olds. Thank you, Candlewick Books, for providing Tickmenot with a book to review. Opinions are my own.