Swashby and the Sea
Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry is an illustrated picture book published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2020. This charming story follows Captain Swashby, who cherishes his quiet life by the sea until new neighbors—a young girl and her grandmother—move in next door, disrupting his peaceful routine. As Swashby grapples with his feelings about the changes in his environment, he discovers that the sea may have a role in guiding him toward unexpected friendships.
Readers will find a delightful narrative that combines humor with themes of change and acceptance. The story features Swashby’s attempts to communicate with his noisy neighbors through notes in the sand, which are humorously thwarted by the beach. This engaging tale is perfect for young readers and those who enjoy stories about pirates, family dynamics, and the adventures that come with welcoming new experiences. With 30 pages of vibrant illustrations, this book is designed to entertain while also providing opportunities for learning new words and sounds.
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★ “An exceptionally satisfying picture book.” –Booklist (starred review)
★ “This readaloud is sweetly told as Swashby overcomes his bitter habits to welcome new, friendly, and energetic people into his quiet life.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and Caldecott Honor winner Juana Martinez-Neal comes a sweet-and-salty friendship story perfect for pirate-lovers and emerging readers learning to embrace moments of change. This hilarious picture book will keep emerging readers laughing, and the message-related mishaps in the story create an opportunity for spelling and sounding out new words!
Captain Swashby loves the sea, his oldest friend. And he loves his life by the sea just as it is: salty and sandy and serene.
One day, much to Swashby’s chagrin, a young girl and her granny commandeer the empty house next door. All Swashby wants is for his new neighbors to GO AWAY and take their ruckus with them.
When Swashby begins to leave notes in the sand for his noisy neighbors, however, the beach interferes with the messages that are getting across. Could it be that the captain’s oldest friend, the sea, knows what Swashby needs even better than he knows himself?
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