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The Sea Monster

The Sea Monster

The sea monster lives down at the bottom of the ocean but one day he swims up to the shore, sits among the rocks and happens to see a boy and his little dog playing in the rock pools. Suddenly, the current carries the boy's toy boat out among the waves and when he tries to reach it the boy is swept far out to sea. An old fisherman tries to rescue him but the sky is dark and the waves are big. Who will help the boy now?

Reviews

  • "My favourite picture book at the end of this year is The Sea Monster, filled with reassurances that the summer will come again"

    Observer

  • "Chris Wormell's wonderful illustrations capture the scale and beauty of the coastline and ocean to perfection"

    Junior News and Mail

  • "Atmospheric story . . . the theme is comforting"

    Junior Education

  • "A charming story . . . The drawings of coast and sea are gorgeous; the story, a drama that turns out reassuringly in the end"

    Oxford Times

  • "The detail in Chris Wormell's illustrations is beautiful. A magical tale"

    My Books Magazine

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About the Author

Christopher Wormell

Chris Wormell is an award-winning, well-loved illustrator and storyteller. Most recently, he has illustrated the cover of Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust, and has lent his woodcut style to Dinosaurium. Chris has created many award-winning books, including Molly and the Night Monster (shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal), Two Frogs (winner of the Nestlé Bronze Award), and One Smart Fish (winner of the Booktrust Early Years Awards Best Picture Book). His books include the much-loved George and the Dragon and also Scruffy Bear and the Six White Mice (winner of the Children's Book Award).

Christopher Wormell

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