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Ahoy!
Any child or juvenile sailor could tell you that a large blue rug is not a rug—it’s an ocean! The youngster (white) at the center of this enthusiastic picture book sets sail on imaginative nautical adventure, inviting their grown-up (white) to abandon vacuuming and join them on high seas. Illustrations rich with color and humor convey the highly visual plot, while compelling dialogue bubbles narrate the maritime melodramas and related emotions. A dining room chair bolstered by broom handles and other kitchen utensils comprise the “ship.” “Help, Captain! I’m being attacked by a giant squid!” yells the grown-up, while the vacuum hose and electrical cord are twisted about their legs. Hungry sharks and the dreaded doldrums are a few of the other obstacles in this breezy, playful read. A glossary for novice seafarers is included in the front matter. ©2025 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Action/Adventure
Imagination/Imaginary Play
Publishers:
Random House, Anne Schwartz Book
Publish Year: 2024
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9780593429396
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Blackall