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Illustrated cover showing a bearded older man and a young boy sitting indoors, holding a small paper boat together. The title “Old Man of the Sea” appears in large white lettering above them.

Old Man of the Sea

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About this story

Every Sunday, I visited my grandpa. Some days he wanted to talk, and other days we sat in silence. But, one day, he began telling me stories about his life at sea. And that’s when I learned who my grandpa really was...

Illustrated cover showing a bearded older man and a young boy sitting indoors, holding a small paper boat together. The title “Old Man of the Sea” appears in large white lettering above them.

Book Details

Every Sunday, grandpa waited for me in his room, and I took my place at the foot of the bed. There were days when grandpa wanted to talk, and days when we sat in silence. Then one day, grandpa began telling me stories about his life at sea. Tales of love and adventure and danger on the ocean waves. And that’s when I learned who my grandpa really was...


“A masterpiece”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED


“A celebration of the imaginative bond that can be made between generations. I strongly advise you to go and get yourself a copy”—The Letterpress Project

Awards & Accolades:

Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year Winner 2020 

Book Specifications:

Age Range:

2-5

Page Count:

40pp

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N/A

Region:

Global

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US & Canada

HB ISBN:

9781911373544 (UK & US)

PB ISBN:

N/A

Themes:

Family, Friends, Community

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