This picture book, Swashby and the Sea, by Beth Ferry, is a heartwarming tale of unexpected friendship crossing typical age barriers. Captain Swashby loves the sea, his oldest friend. It is now one of our most treasured books and has been read many times! Swashby lives next to the sea, likes his solitude, and probably is a cranky fellow. —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED review From New York Times best-selling author Beth Ferry and Caldecott Honor winner Juana Martinez-Neal comes a sweet-and-salty friendship story perfect for pirate-lovers learning new ways to communicate while at a distance. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Proceed to checkout ({qq} items) {$$$.$$}, + No Import Fees Deposit & $7.98 Shipping to Canada. He rejects their invitations and writes gruff messages in the sand telling them to go away, but the sea washes up and erases certain letters making them into more inviting messages. So salty and serene. The little girl we follow through Swashby and the Sea is based on a little girl I know quite well, my 6-year-old daughter -- a bouncy, thoughtful and eternally happy soul. Captain Swashby loves the sea, his oldest friend. Swashby, a bushy-bearded, red-nosed old salt, is ready to spend a reclusive retirement ("Salty/ and sandy/ and serene") by his longtime friend, the sea. I love the contrast between the personalities of Swashby and the little girl. a tale that dances and sings the magic of the sea. A strong sense of place emerges from the palette (…). Readers yearning for the beach will appreciate this feel-good story about a curmudgeon who is coaxed out of his shell and into an unlikely friendship. Swashby and the Sea - Kindle edition by Ferry, Beth, Martinez-Neal, Juana. Swashby tries to write notes in the sand but the sea "fiddles with them" and erases some of the letters. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Unable to add item to List. All the characters in my picture books are based on people that I know well. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. He looks like a sea captain with a bushy white beard. The story is nothing new--it's essentially a picturebook version of 'Silas Marner,' in its use of a little girl to open an old curmudgeon's heart--but it's told in an ingenious fashion. So much fun! When a girl and her grandmother move in next door ("nosy,/ a nuisance,/ annoying"), he starts leaving stern warning messages in the sand. Captain Swashby loves the sea, his oldest friend. The loose, highly stylized illustrations capture the airiness but also the relentlessness of the sea, and are a standout in infusing the little girl character with charm and vibrancy. Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020. Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020. It's heartwarming and visually interesting for our toddler and us parents alike. Loved this book about messages in the sand and a mischievous sea! Ages 4 7. And so he finds, against his wishes, that he begins teaching the girl some of the ways of the sea, like the best sand and shells to build with, and how to wish on a starfish. He writes his displeasure in the sand. Could it be that the captain’s oldest friend, the sea, knows what Swashby needs even better than he knows himself? Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. This is a very cute story about an old pirate and a young girl and how the sea conspires to make them friends. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Please try again. Learning about the ocean and making new friends! When Swashby begins to leave notes in the sand for his noisy neighbors, however, the beach interferes with the messages that are getting across. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Indeed, the sea has provided for Swashby his entire life. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The sea has its own sneaky plan to make it all happen. We were transported to the beach and the kids and adults were equally enchanted. Please try your request again later. Captain Swashby is a reclusive, elderly man with an impressively unkempt beard. Once your little ones learn the story, they'll be using the pictures to read it to you. "She knew him in and out,/ up and down,/ and better than anyone," writes Ferry (Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish). The artist exemplifies the highest standards of a picture book. To me, the ocean is another character in the story. The sea is the only friend that salty Captain Swashby has ever known and has ever wanted. —Starred review. La Madre Goose: Nursery Rhymes for los Niños, Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story. One day, much to Swashby’s chagrin, a young girl and her granny commandeer the empty house next door. Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020. Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Swashby, a bushy-bearded, red-nosed old salt, is ready to spend a reclusive retirement ("Salty/ and sandy/ and serene") by his longtime friend, the sea. There was a problem loading your book clubs. When it came time to paint the ocean, I wanted to show the sea-foamy filled ocean that I grew up seeing everyday in Lima, Peru. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Illustrations home in on facial expressions, Swashby’s intricately detailed facial hair, and the girl’s nonstop activity, while the text features delightful alliteration and seafaring puns. ★ "An exceptionally satisfying picture book." Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. They could be family members or friends, and this makes my work feel more personal. Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020. Joyful and sincere, Swashby and the Sea charts a course straight to the heart. There's a problem loading this menu right now. "She knew him in and out,/ up and down,/ and better than anyone," writes Ferry (Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish). All Swashby wants is for his new … The pictures are large, warm, expressive, and friendly. From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and Caldecott Honor–winner Juana Martinez-Neal comes a sweet-and-salty friendship story perfect for pirate-lovers and fans of The Night Gardener. Illustrations add heart and soul to a tale that dances and sings the magic of the sea. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. family." It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. One day, much to Swashby’s chagrin, a young girl and her granny commandeer the empty house next door. When the sea turns "PLEASE GO AWAY" into "PL AY," the child almost coaxes Swashby into being her playmate. Delightful for sea lovers big and small. "NO TRESPASSING," reads the first, "which the sea fiddled with, just a little bit," turning it into "SING," which the girl does with gusto. Another adorable story from Beth Ferry! Author and illustrator did a great job telling a fun story. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. And he loves his life by the sea just as it is: salty and sandy and serene. And he loves his life by the sea just as it is: salty and sandy and serene. Kudos! The illustrations make you feel like you’re at the beach with them. All Swashby wants is for his new neighbors to GO AWAY and take their ruckus with them. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Could it be that the captain’s oldest friend, the sea, knows what Swashby needs even better than he knows himself? \n, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. I threw thick, almost-dry gesso over the acrylic paints to create the feel of the ocean in the illustrations. I brought this for my granddaughter but would also buy as a present that’s how much I liked it. A Reclusive Sea Captain doesn't stand a chance against this charming duo!
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