Becoming bored with waiting to go out with his Nana in her boat to see the seals, Noah creates his own sand seal as he sits on the beach. He builds it with care, decorating it with seashore finds until it looks almost real. But a storm is on its way, waves crash on the shore and the inevitable happens. Nana reassures him that his seal probably swam out to sea and just as they are leaving the beach, Noah spots his seal – a real seal. His seal has come back! This is a beautifully illustrated, gentle story that shows a loving grandparent-grandchild relationship and fosters creativity as Noah creates his sand seal, offering opportunities for children to make their own creatures in a sand pit.
Pam Dowson
OUP ISBN 9780192775115 £11.99
