Book description
In a small village by the sea the fishermen are full of tales and myths of monsters, pirates and mermaids, but there is one myth that may be true. On a fine, clear morning the men set sail. Reeling in the nets the youngest of the crew is dragged into…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Selkie as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love the watercolor paintings in this wordless picture book!
This book is perfect for sparking the imagination of young readers, but I enjoy it as well! A young boy falls out of a fishing boat and is rescued by a friendly seal, but the minor details of the story are left to interpretation.
Who is the boy? Why does the seal help him? Is the seal a selkie? Are sea creatures capable befriending humans?
These are a few of the questions I asked myself as I pored over the blue and green seascapes, marveling at their shimmer and light.…
From Kelly's list on The best selkie stories to sweep you out to sea.
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