Noah and his Nana are enjoying a day on the beach. Little Noah is looking out for seals, while Nana fixes their sailing boat. With no seals in sight, he sculpts one out of sand, two shiny pebbles for eyes and a piece of seaweed for a mouth. Together they lie on the sand, dreaming of the wild wide sea, until something magical happens and as Nana and Noah set out in the boat, there are special friends to meet them. Perfectly told with warm, rich illustrations matching a story that celebrates family love as well as the power of a child’s imagination, this is a satisfying and rewarding picture book.
Noah waits all day for Nana's boat to be ready so that they can go seal spotting. He waits and waits, and eventually takes matters into his own hands, building his very own seal out of sand-it's almost as good as the real thing. But it isn't long before a storm whips up, his seal is washed away, and Nana packs up ready to leave. Noah loses all hope that he'll ever spot a real-life seal, until something special happens.
The watercolor [ . . . ] will take viewers right to the beach with its dreamy setting and detailed, textured waves of the ocean. This would make for a good readaloud to match the mood for a hot summer day, but the language is easy enough for older kids to try on their own. - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
For those wistful for the seaside, Noah's Seal does not fail to enchant. - The Telegraph
Author
About Layn Marlow
Layn Marlow grew up in semi-rural Essex. After studying History of Art at Reading University, Layn began her career working for the library service. She lived in Belgium for a few years but it was on her return to the UK that she enrolled as a mature student at Southampton University and received a first class degree in illustration. Layn has numerous picture books published with Oxford University Press. She has two grown-up children and now lives with her husband in Berkshire, where they enjoy country walks with Rufus, their border terrier.
Layn has numerous picture books published with Oxford University Press. For relaxation she loves listening to Radio 4, knitting and karate!
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