Written by Mark Sommerset / Illustrated by Rowan
A Timeless tale to enchant all ages
A.C. Gull
44 pages, 216 x 256mmISBN 978-0-9582990-0-8 | Published by Random House NZ |
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44 pages, 210 x 250mmISBN 978-1-86941-968-4 | Published by Random House NZ |
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Set sail on an ocean of adventure as Cork surfs the high seas. After riding a sea horse, evading a shark and befriending an exhausted butterfly, Cork meets a wise old whale who shares the secret of staying afloat. Sparingly illustrated and awash with colourful rhyme, Cork on the Ocean is an uplifting tale of courage, friendship and the joy of positive thought.
Delightful rhyme, enchanted drawings... a truly memorable and beautiful children's story that will enchant kids and adults alike.
Richard Taylor, WETA Workshop.
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Waikato Times - Sarah Laird
"You're never supposed to judge a book by it's cover but you can't help it with this one... Beautifully illustrated... enchantingly philosophical... this story explores friendship, life and love. Written as rhythmically as the sea itself, children will love this rhyming tale as much as adults will enjoy telling it... a book that will definitely be a treasure to all those who discover it."
National Radio - John McIntyre
"Quirky, romantic, philosophical, zen-like... It reminds me, in terms of message anyway, of 'Oh the places you'll go' by Dr Seuss - a sort-of realise your potential book - only the theme of this story seems to be more about friendship, perhaps love, cooperation and how we touch other people as we move through life... a cleverly constructed story of essential wisdoms with drop-dead beautiful illustrations... absolutely delightful!"
New Zealand Herald - Camilla During
"TOP PICK!" New Zealand Children's picture books 2007. read more