Sailing to America

Sailing to America
Robert Gernhardt, Philip Waechter
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Paperback
h280 x 215mm - 24pg
1 Sep 2022 AU
Locally sourced in NZ eta 4-12 days
9781760361273
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Age range 3+ 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.
"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
Robert Gernhardt ================ Robert Gernhardt (1937-2006) was born in Tallinn, Estonia and studied painting and German in Stuttgart and Berlin. As an author and illustrator, he was one of the cofounders of the New Frankfurt School and became one of the best-known satirists in Germany, winning awards like the Erich Kastner Prize. Philip Waechter =============== Philip Waechter has worked as a freelance illustrator and has a large number of picture books by well known authors, such as Kirsten Boie, to his name. In 2001, his work earned him a place in the International Youth Library' s "White Ravens" Catalogue.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781760361273
Published: 1 Sep 2022
Published In: Australia
Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 280mm
Width: 215mm
Spine: 3mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 24

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