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The Wide, Wide Sea

Author: Anna WilsonIllustrator: Jenny Lovlie

A nature-loving child visits the seaside with their Gran. They are delighted to spot a seal, and that night, during a storm, the child dreams that they are one. On waking, the beach is covered in litter, and they set to work. With absolutely beautiful illustrations of marine creatures, birds and the sea itself. 

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  • Black/brown representation
  • Diverse cast