The Boy Who Sailed the World
Written by Julia Green ● Illustrated by Alex Latimer
Verdict:
A gentle book that offers children a lovely glimpse of adventure, perseverance, and bravery.
What is it about?
A young boy loves the sea and dreams of sailing it on a boat. This he does, through storms and hardships, but also through peace and beauty. Along the way, he makes friends, solves problems, and ultimately returns safely home.
Our take:
This large-format picture book brims with big, colorful pictures, perfect for a read-aloud in a family setting or classroom. It can be read in one sitting, and it is the kind of fun-to-look-at book that will have children asking for many re-readings, or reading it themselves while dreaming of their own adventures. Its focus on children with growing dreams and ambitions offers an inspiring message of how little steps can eventually lead us to big goals.
Perfect fit for:
This is a story for young children — approximately ages 3 and up — to encourage, inspire boldness, and give ideas to children who are looking for big things to think about. The ending is perfectly touching and comforting, despite the mild dangers that precede it.
Conversation Starters
Would you like to sail a boat? How far?
Where would you like to go? By boat or car or train or plane?
What is your big dream that you would like to do?
Is it important to have big goals? What do they do for us?
How far have you traveled?
How did travel change the boy in the story? How does travel change you?
Why do we still like to go home?
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