A Little Ferry Tale
Published on 2. August 2022
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-5344-8769-7 (ISBN)
Description
In the spirit of The Little Engine That Could, this sweet picture book introduces Little Ferry, who yearns to be more like the faster or stronger boats in the harbor only to find out her uniqueness can be her strength.
Little Ferry feels like no one notices her. She isn't strong like Tugboat or fast like Speedboat or graceful like Sailboat, the boats everyone loves to watch. But Little Ferry is special, too! She's patient and careful and always on time. And when disaster flares on Wildlife Island, Little Ferry finds that her quiet traits are the very ones that will help her finally stand out and save the day.
Little Ferry feels like no one notices her. She isn't strong like Tugboat or fast like Speedboat or graceful like Sailboat, the boats everyone loves to watch. But Little Ferry is special, too! She's patient and careful and always on time. And when disaster flares on Wildlife Island, Little Ferry finds that her quiet traits are the very ones that will help her finally stand out and save the day.
Reviews / Votes
Otis's (Cold Turkey) narration offers a subtle intensity, conveyed alongside layered watercolor-like digital spreads that balance cartoon anthropomorphism and action with ample color and texture. His use of blue is particularly noteworthy: from the lightest of sky-blue washes to the bay's iridescent striations, the setting fully lives up to its description as "a place with more water than land." -- Publishers Weekly * 6/20/2022 * A nautical reminder that there is value in different strengths and skills. -- Kirkus Reviews * 5/15/2022 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
f-c jkt (spfx: spot gloss, fine linen texture on spine) + int. ill; jkt + int on uncoated stock; digital
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 256 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5344-8769-7 (9781534487697)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Chad Otis
A Little Ferry Tale
E-Book
08/2022
Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
€10.87
Available for download
Persons
Chad Otis has a BFA in design from the University of Washington School of Art. He's been working with the likes of Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Disney Online for over twenty-five years as an animator, illustrator, and creative director. Chad lives in Boise, Idaho, and is also the illustrator of Cuddle Monkey and author-illustrator of A Little Ferry Tale.