Name: The Old Boat
ISBN: 9781324005179

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Home by Water

A carefully made picture book finds home and family in the company of an old boat.

Come here for

A quiet celebration of the natural world and the homes we nurture

Expect

Shifting tides and a sea change shape the journey

Book Details

Authors: Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey
Publisher: WW Norton
Published: March 2, 2021
Format: Hardcover
Theme: Boats & Ships · Fish Stories
Reading lane: Boats & Ships

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Publisher Categories

Boats & Ships

About This Book

A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2021 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021 The creators of The Old Truck set sail with an old boat and an evocative, intricately crafted exploration of home and family. Off a small island, an old boat sets sail and a young boy finds home. Together, boy and boat ride the shifting tides, catching wants and wishes until fate calls for a sea change. Brothers and collaborators Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey’s newest picture book is a m...

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A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2021 A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021 The creators of The Old Truck set sail with an old boat and an evocative, intricately crafted exploration of home and family. Off a small island, an old boat sets sail and a young boy finds home. Together, boy and boat ride the shifting tides, catching wants and wishes until fate calls for a sea change. Brothers and collaborators Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey’s newest picture book is a masterfully crafted celebration of the natural world and tribute to the families we make and the homes that we nurture.