Sailing Books for Children
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Steam Flyer
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Nope, I have it as a MAC-OS doc which may not be readable by any existing computer, and these JPGs which my nephew scanned and emailed to me when he was in college. Glad you all liked it.
This has been a great thread, I keep a lot of kids books around for visitors and have picked up a few of the ones suggested.
Max Rockatansky
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Holy necropost, Batman!
But that said…
“Au paradis, le septième jour, Adam et Eve s'ennuyaient. Eve révait d'avoir une queue de poisson, Adam des ailes d'oiseau. En ces jours de création, il suffisait de dire les choses pour qu'elles soient...”
good for adults too
But that said…
“Au paradis, le septième jour, Adam et Eve s'ennuyaient. Eve révait d'avoir une queue de poisson, Adam des ailes d'oiseau. En ces jours de création, il suffisait de dire les choses pour qu'elles soient...”
good for adults too
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Captain Ketamine
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I missed this thread originally. good to resurrect esp close to Christmas.
I note you dont seem to have mentioned any books of Captain Pugwash, which I recall when younger as good fun.
I also note Snags mention of Tim by Edward Ardizonne. I always like his style of illustration.
I presume they will be old enough for Tintin.
I note you dont seem to have mentioned any books of Captain Pugwash, which I recall when younger as good fun.
I also note Snags mention of Tim by Edward Ardizonne. I always like his style of illustration.
I presume they will be old enough for Tintin.
Captain Ketamine
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And of course Red Sea sharks…
We are in the same boat so to speak wrt grandchildren.
My wife likes to read them a book called Sea Story from a collection of tales of Brambly Hedge it's aimed at 5 to 6 year olds and she abridges it for the littler ones.
Searching for the book I see there's an animated version of it
but my wife looking at a few sections of the video says she prefers the book.
Elegua
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I think Scuppers the Sailor Dog had an outsized influence on me.
andykane
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My son enjoys this one, Old Wood Boat by Nikki McClure. Beautiful illustrations, well written, nice technical accuracy while still being simple and fun for kids.
www.woodenboatstore.com
Old Wood Boat
Stunning. You are about to be a big fan of artist Nikki McClure. She makes her home on the US West Coast, and creates her illustrations from hand-cut paper. The book is the story of making an old wooden boat seaworthy, provisioning it, and heading out. The spreads are quite the eyeful, and the...
www.woodenboatstore.com
Kolibri
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Whinging Pom
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I learnt to read with Tintin. My first book was Destination Moon.
Jim in Halifax
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We never would have guessed...
Captain Ketamine
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I just recalled a book in the 90's that found our children enjoyed. Obviously for a slightly older group than the Brambley Hedge. Theres also a young stowaway they need to find on each page, like "where's wally?" to some extent Lots of good gruesome nautical stuff for kids ( and adults).
Captain Ketamine
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We are not calling it yet, I will continue CPR on this thread...
There was an article in yachting monthly (in June this year) on books for children. Obviously based on a UK audience.
www.yachtingmonthly.com
There was an article in yachting monthly (in June this year) on books for children. Obviously based on a UK audience.
Best children’s books for youngsters who sail - Yachting Monthly
Yachting Monthly literary reviewer Julia Jones picks the best children's books which have just been released - ideal for youngsters who love to sail
www.yachtingmonthly.com
RESCUE FERRETS AT SEA
Not exactly sailing - but a brilliant idea. Richard Bach (author of Jonathon Livingston Seagull among his many books)
Kind of hard to classify - but the concept is that when the coast guard comes and rescues all the people from the sinking boat, the animals are often left behind. The Rescue Ferrets, in their tiny rescue boats, go and rescue them with bravery and feats of derring-do. My daughter loved it.
From the Publisher's Weekly review
Bach returns to critter fables with the first two installments (three more are due over the course of the next year) of The Ferret Chronicles, creating an imaginary world based on the exploits of ferrets who have abandoned their utopian world to aid the human race. Rescue Ferrets at Sea is by far the better book, mostly because Bach sticks to a coherent, straightforward plot with a story that is touching and satisfying (despite the high treacle level). Bethany Ferret is the seagoing heroine who dreams of being part of the fleet that rescues animals lost at sea, and she fulfills her dream when she makes it through officer training. The icing on the cake is a project in which she restores her battered rescue vessel, but her superiors throw her a curve when they place rock star cum journalist Chloe Ferret on board to chronicle the adventures of the crew. But Chloe proves to be up to the difficult job; after winning the crew over, she even provides a dramatic assist when she helps recover some data from an explorer ship.
Not exactly sailing - but a brilliant idea. Richard Bach (author of Jonathon Livingston Seagull among his many books)
Kind of hard to classify - but the concept is that when the coast guard comes and rescues all the people from the sinking boat, the animals are often left behind. The Rescue Ferrets, in their tiny rescue boats, go and rescue them with bravery and feats of derring-do. My daughter loved it.
From the Publisher's Weekly review
Bach returns to critter fables with the first two installments (three more are due over the course of the next year) of The Ferret Chronicles, creating an imaginary world based on the exploits of ferrets who have abandoned their utopian world to aid the human race. Rescue Ferrets at Sea is by far the better book, mostly because Bach sticks to a coherent, straightforward plot with a story that is touching and satisfying (despite the high treacle level). Bethany Ferret is the seagoing heroine who dreams of being part of the fleet that rescues animals lost at sea, and she fulfills her dream when she makes it through officer training. The icing on the cake is a project in which she restores her battered rescue vessel, but her superiors throw her a curve when they place rock star cum journalist Chloe Ferret on board to chronicle the adventures of the crew. But Chloe proves to be up to the difficult job; after winning the crew over, she even provides a dramatic assist when she helps recover some data from an explorer ship.
Jud - s/v Sputnik
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Pertsa
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Last Cruise of The Nightwatch, maybe not for the youngest of kids. Writer was a sailor, which shows.
"Bob, a Long Island boy whose father's illness has necessitated the sale of the family's 34-foot yawl, sails the boat south to Florida with the help of his cousin Monk. From New York to Norfolk they go by way of the Atlantic, but from Norfolk on their route is through the network of inland waterways that cross the Carolinas and Georgia. Though the emphasis in the book is on sailing techniques, charting, weather, navigation and so on, there are side plots that keep the boys hopping. The first has to do with their captain, Tinsley, something of a tippler but a good hearted soul whom they lose in Manhattan and find again in the South. Then there is Bud, who tries to steal some of their wares and, when caught, turns in to their good friend and cook. They rescue another boating family in distress too and by the time Florida and the Nightwatch's prospective buyer have been reached, the boys have their rewards both in money and experiences. Nautical episodes with playfully rough humor." https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/a/howard-bloomfield/last-cruise-of-the-nightwatch/
Very little can be found about author but here is some: https://pulpflakes.blogspot.com/2015/05/harold-van-lieu-bloomfield-author.html?m=0
"Bob, a Long Island boy whose father's illness has necessitated the sale of the family's 34-foot yawl, sails the boat south to Florida with the help of his cousin Monk. From New York to Norfolk they go by way of the Atlantic, but from Norfolk on their route is through the network of inland waterways that cross the Carolinas and Georgia. Though the emphasis in the book is on sailing techniques, charting, weather, navigation and so on, there are side plots that keep the boys hopping. The first has to do with their captain, Tinsley, something of a tippler but a good hearted soul whom they lose in Manhattan and find again in the South. Then there is Bud, who tries to steal some of their wares and, when caught, turns in to their good friend and cook. They rescue another boating family in distress too and by the time Florida and the Nightwatch's prospective buyer have been reached, the boys have their rewards both in money and experiences. Nautical episodes with playfully rough humor." https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/a/howard-bloomfield/last-cruise-of-the-nightwatch/
Very little can be found about author but here is some: https://pulpflakes.blogspot.com/2015/05/harold-van-lieu-bloomfield-author.html?m=0
Kris Cringle
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A listing of some sailing - on the water, books for kids.
www.nytimes.com
Messing About
Four picture books show kids the infinite joys of building, sailing, restoring and just plain floating a boat.
Jim in Halifax
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Looks like a unique Canadian hull form - the sailing tug. Wonder why 'India' is flying on the masthead?
Kris Cringle
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Here's another one. A lot of little kids love these detailed illustrations. Their imaginations go right inside. Great detail and authenticity in this one.
