by Scott Mann
First published 2015
A boy stands helpless as his little red boat slips away from him on a blustery autumn afternoon. The wind carries his cherished toy beyond his reach, and he can only watch as it vanishes into the distance. The boat begins an unexpected voyage across unknown waters, traveling far from its young owner. Where the currents will take the small vessel remains a mystery. The boat encounters new sights and experiences as it drifts through unfamiliar territory. Its path leads toward discoveries that neither the boy nor readers can anticipate. This rhyming tale follows the boat's solo expedition while exploring what happens when something precious disappears from our lives. The story captures both the sadness of loss and the wonder of imagining where lost things might go.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
24 pages · Paperback · Red Robin Books