Aqua Boy

Following the international bestseller, Astro Girl and Eco Girl, an empowering story for young children about looking after the ocean and its wildlife.

Island boy Aaron loves the sea. But he’s a bit scared of going under the water. Then one day Aaron finds an octopus stranded on the beach. And as he helps Dad return it to the water, something amazing happens… a moment of magic between the boy and the octopus. Can Aaron lose his fear and go underwater? Maybe now he can help look after the sea creatures and be… Aqua Boy!

"Gentle yet powerful conservation story."

"Touching on themes of stewardship, courage and environmentalism, this bright seaside adventure evokes the senses while highlighting humanity’s responsibility to look after the oceans."

"This timely, gentle tale of environmental guardianship with Ken Wilson-Max’s vibrant scenes that portray both family love and the vital role ocean guardians play, will, one hopes, highlight to young children the importance of caring for marine life and ensuring that they play their part by taking their rubbish home as well as helping to keep beaches clean."

"This is a lovely book to share with children who enjoy caring for the beach, ocean and the different creatures that call it home. There are many opportunities for discussion through the bright but simple illustrations and at the back of the book it provides information for protecting octopuses and the ocean, incorporating an enjoyable mix of fiction and non-fiction. Highly recommended!"

"Aaron is scared of going under the water. But when he finds an octopus stranded on the beach, he must be brave. A gentle story about facing fears, and about ocean conservation."

"Dive headfirst into this cheerful account of courage and conservation."

Ken Wilson-Max, award-winning author and illustrator, was born in Zimbabwe. He came to the UK to study design and then worked in children’s publishing. He has written and illustrated over 70 books, including the acclaimed Lenny preschool series, Astro Girl and Eco Girl. He spends much time visiting schools and libraries, creating workshops and delivering exhibitions. He calls this ‘a great part of my job, the place where I learn the most’. Ken lives in north London.

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