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When Captain Olly finds a rubber dinghy on the seashore, he is determined to sail to the USA. As his doggy friends watch from the shore, too afraid to join him, brave Captain Olly embarks on this hazardous journey alone. A gull warns him that he has made a big mistake, and Olly soon discovers that the gull was right. This humorous tale of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity is written in an engaging rhyming style with colourful ink and watercolour illustrations.

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"The bright, expressive illustrations are delightful, each spread alternating between classic vignettes and full-page scenes that are immersive and dramatic and often full of interesting details. The pen-and-ink style makes for approachable and easily decoded pictures, befitting the simple story." --Kirkus Reviews; "Rhyming couplets roll along with the waves in a lively tale that promotes creative play, outdoor activities, and plenty of imagination. Lighthearted fun follows Olly as he perseveres in his little red raft." --Foreword Reviews

Sailing to America

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A Paperback / softback by Robert Gernhardt, Philip Waechter

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    Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books
    Publication Date: 01/09/2022
    ISBN13: 9781760361273, 978-1760361273
    ISBN10: 1760361275

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    When Captain Olly finds a rubber dinghy on the seashore, he is determined to sail to the USA. As his doggy friends watch from the shore, too afraid to join him, brave Captain Olly embarks on this hazardous journey alone. A gull warns him that he has made a big mistake, and Olly soon discovers that the gull was right. This humorous tale of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity is written in an engaging rhyming style with colourful ink and watercolour illustrations.

    Trade Review
    "The bright, expressive illustrations are delightful, each spread alternating between classic vignettes and full-page scenes that are immersive and dramatic and often full of interesting details. The pen-and-ink style makes for approachable and easily decoded pictures, befitting the simple story." --Kirkus Reviews; "Rhyming couplets roll along with the waves in a lively tale that promotes creative play, outdoor activities, and plenty of imagination. Lighthearted fun follows Olly as he perseveres in his little red raft." --Foreword Reviews

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