Aqua Boy

Written & illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max

A boy's fear of water is tested when he rescues a stranded octopus, sparking unexpected bravery.

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32 pages

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Aaron loves the ocean but fears going underwater. When he discovers a stranded octopus during a beach cleanup, he faces his fear to help it return to the sea. This act of courage might just lead him to fulfill his dream of swimming with dolphins and whales. Can Aaron overcome his fear and embrace his role as a true Ocean Guardian? Dive into this heartwarming tale of bravery and environmental stewardship.

From the publisher

A boy’s love for the sea and marine animals spurs him to quiet bravery–and a transformative first experience–in a story that will resonate with young ocean lovers. Aaron lives by the ocean with his sister, Angel, and his mom and dad, who are Ocean Guardians. He loves the smell of the air, the colors of the water, the sound of the waves, and the feel of sand between his toes. But unlike his sister, who dives into the waves all day long, Aaron shies away from putting his head in the water. How can he ever fulfill his dream of swimming with dolphins and whales? One day, as his family does beach cleanup after a storm, they come upon a stranded octopus. As Aaron helps his father with the rescue, he finds himself following the octopus underwater to watch it swim away. He did it! With warm illustrations and a gentle text, Ken Wilson-Max shows how environmental stewardship and empathy for the world’s animals can infuse us with unexpected bravery.

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