The fourth title in a quartet of imaginative picture books in which a boy and his beloved granddad discover the wonder of the natural world
A boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head out for the beach. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught in a net. The rescue leads them out to sea on a thrilling underwater adventure!
Here a boy and his grandfather—favorite subjects for Mr. Usher—enjoy an epic day building a sandcastle (we see it as the child imagines it, towering over them both). . . . The two are drawn into more dramatic events when they find a seal pup tangled in a net. What follows is a series of heroic, impossible feats as the boy and his grandfather brave stormy seas to restore the baby seal to its family in this joyful picture book. —The Wall Street Journal
'Found' is a delightful story that exudes the joy of discovery and imagination. Perfectly balanced with enchanting illustrations, 'Found' is not to be missed. —Reading Eagle
Gently humorous and wonderfully warm, this tale revels in its depiction of a fun and affectionate intergenerational bond. . . . A great storytime find. —Kirkus Reviews
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Usher sends his familiar main characters, a boy and his grandfather, on a rescue mission that turns into a rewarding adventure. . . . Created with a childlike vision and written in simple words, the narrative delivers the sort of perfect day that an adventurous kid might envision. . . . An imaginative book that features a memorable day at the beach. —Booklist
Sam Usher’s debut picture book, Can You See Sassoon?, was short-listed for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. He is also the author-illustrator of Snow, Rain, Sun, Storm, Free, Wild, and Lost, the first of which was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in England.
The fourth title in a quartet of imaginative picture books in which a boy and his beloved granddad discover the wonder of the natural world
A boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head out for the beach. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught in a net. The rescue leads them out to sea on a thrilling underwater adventure!
Praise
Here a boy and his grandfather—favorite subjects for Mr. Usher—enjoy an epic day building a sandcastle (we see it as the child imagines it, towering over them both). . . . The two are drawn into more dramatic events when they find a seal pup tangled in a net. What follows is a series of heroic, impossible feats as the boy and his grandfather brave stormy seas to restore the baby seal to its family in this joyful picture book. —The Wall Street Journal
'Found' is a delightful story that exudes the joy of discovery and imagination. Perfectly balanced with enchanting illustrations, 'Found' is not to be missed. —Reading Eagle
Gently humorous and wonderfully warm, this tale revels in its depiction of a fun and affectionate intergenerational bond. . . . A great storytime find. —Kirkus Reviews
In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Usher sends his familiar main characters, a boy and his grandfather, on a rescue mission that turns into a rewarding adventure. . . . Created with a childlike vision and written in simple words, the narrative delivers the sort of perfect day that an adventurous kid might envision. . . . An imaginative book that features a memorable day at the beach. —Booklist
Author
Sam Usher’s debut picture book, Can You See Sassoon?, was short-listed for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. He is also the author-illustrator of Snow, Rain, Sun, Storm, Free, Wild, and Lost, the first of which was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in England.
