Oh! Look, a Boat! - by Andrew J Ross (Hardcover)

About the Book

"When a curious little mouse discovers a boat by his front door, he climbs aboard and accidentally sets out to sea. But it's not easy being a little mouse in a big world. Drifting farther and farther away, Mouse passes volcanic lands, sails through icy waters, and battles a ferocious storm ... But will he ever find his way back home?"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

An uplifting and humorous story about adventure, expanding horizons and a celebration of new experiences.

When a curious little mouse discovers a boat by his front door, he climbs aboard and accidentally sets out to sea. But it's not easy being a little mouse in a big world. Drifting farther and farther away, Mouse passes volcanic lands, sails through icy waters, and battles a ferocious storm . . . But will he ever find his way back home?

Review Quotes

• Beautiful illustrations with vibrant and immersive colours. I would definitely jump into that boat!
  Looking forward to seeing more of Andrew's adventures! - Mariajo Ilustrajo, creator of 'Flooded'

• A little mouse sets out to explore the world in a boat, encountering volcanoes, ice and storms, before finding his way home again. - Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller Children's Previews September

  "Text is minimal in this wonderfully illustrated story about a mouse who finds a boat outside his home, climbs aboard and sets off on a series of accidental adventures [...] this book will appeal to more than just the very young, thanks to the Toronto-based author/illustrator's colourful art." - Bernie Goedhart, Montreal Gazette, 'Standouts from 2024'

  Featured in CBC's Spring 2025 Showcase: Things That Go! Reading List

About the Author

Andrew J. Ross is a Canadian storyboard artist and illustrator who has spent time working in the U.S. on animated films for DreamWorks Animation, Sony Animation, Illumination Entertainment, and Blue Sky Studios. He's best known for his work on Kung Fu Panda 3, Penguins of Madagascar, and Captain Underpants. Andrew currently lives in Toronto with his wife, Sheryl, and cactus, Peter.