Oh! Look, a Boat!

When a curious little mouse discovers a boat by his front door, he climbs aboard and accidentally sets out to sea. But it's not easy being a little mouse in a big world. Drifting farther and farther away, Mouse passes volcanic lands, sails through icy waters and battles a ferocious storm... But will he ever find his way back home?

Beautiful illustrations with vibrant and immersive colours. I would definitely jump into that boat!Looking forward to seeing more of Andrew's adventures! -- Mariajo Ilustrajo, creator of 'Flooded'
A little mouse sets out to explore the world in a boat, encountering volcanoes, ice and storms, before finding his way home again. -- Charlotte Eyre The Bookseller Children's Previews September
One day, a mouse finds a boat outside his front door and decides to climb aboard. Before he knows it, the boat carries him out to sea and takes him off around the world. I love the aesthetic of the little paper boat - such a fragile thing to carry such a great adventure. The big and bold illustrations tell the story beautifully and capture all the jeopardy and wonder the little mouse feels on his expedition. The repetition of the title is really enjoyable to read aloud with young children, and it's very reassuring when he does eventually find his way home. -- Alice Ellerby Juno
Oh! Look, a Boat! is a delightful picture book that is full of childhood curiosity. The story begins with a young mouse stumbling upon a boat and embarking on an exciting adventure. Andrew J. Ross has created a simple story that follows the mouse on his journey and expertly uses words and images to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. With every turn of the page, the mouse's vivid imagination brings the boat to life, creating scenes of humour and mischief.Ross's text is simple yet captivating, and includes lots of repetitive phrasing that invite young readers to actively engage with the story. The accessible language makes it a perfect read-aloud choice, encouraging participation and anticipation as the plot unfolds. This repetitive structure means that this is an excellent text to be used by teachers and parents/caregivers to develop language skills in early readers.Ross's illustrations are a highlight of the book and include vibrant colours that beautifully complement the text. His attention to detail immerses readers in the imaginative world that the mouse creates full of pirates, storms and contrasting landscapes. Each illustration gives visual cues that enrich the storytelling and provide adults with opportunities to support young readers prediction skills and generate discussions.As well as being fun and engaging, Oh! Look, a Boat! touches on themes of creativity, exploration, and the ability to find joy in simple things. It encourages children to see the extraordinary in the everyday, sparking their imaginations in the process. It is a lovely blend of engaging text and artwork. A book that children will want to return to again and again, making it a valuable addition to any home and Early Years and Key Stage 1 classroom library. -- Karan Vickers-Hulse Just Imagine

Andrew J. Ross grew up in Toronto, Canada and studied animation at Sheridan College, graduating in 2007. He has worked in the animation industry for more than 10 years, serving as a senior storyboard artist on more than 10 feature films for some of the world's leading studios including Disney, DreamWorks Animation and Sony Animation. He has also illustrated two books for Penguin Random House including "Birthday on Mars!" and "Heart on Pluto," both of which received positive reviews.

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