Old Wood Boat
Old Wood Boat by Nikki McClure, published by Candlewick Press on May 10, 2022, is a beautifully illustrated work that combines lyrical prose with intricate cut-paper art. This edition features 48 pages in English, inviting readers to explore the journey of a dilapidated boat that remembers the sea and waits for restoration. When a family tows her home, the boat undergoes a transformation, becoming seaworthy once again and ready for new adventures.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that celebrates themes of family, restoration, and the joy of sailing. The story unfolds as the old wood boat, once neglected, is lovingly cared for and prepared for its next voyage. McClure’s masterful illustrations, crafted from a single sheet of black paper, enhance the storytelling, making this a unique addition to the realms of juvenile fiction and water sports literature. The combination of evocative text and stunning visuals creates an engaging experience for audiences of all ages.
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Raise the sails and follow the wind across the green sea in this captivating marriage of lyrical prose and intricate illustrations from a renowned West Coast artist.
Old wood boat remembers the wind. Dilapidated and parted from the sea, she remembers and waits as her mast cracks and blackberry vines creep across her deck. But one day, a family tows her home. Scraped, scrubbed, sanded, and varnished, she is made beautiful and seaworthy again. After libations have been poured out, the family casts off, and old wood boat embarks on adventure once more.
In this love letter to sailing, heralded artist Nikki McClure tells the story of a restored boat in timeless and reverent prose that perfectly accompanies her stunning cut-paper illustrations. At once delicate and bold, each page is masterful, rendered from a single sheet of black paper with precision and care that is sure to enthrall readers from coast to coast.
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