Boats for Papa
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Boats for Papa

Written by Jessixa Bagley

A boy carves driftwood boats, sending them to his lost father across the sea.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,270 ratings
40 pages· 606 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD610L
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Bookroo's summary

In a seaside cabin, young Buckley carves driftwood boats, each a tribute to his absent father. As he releases them into the ocean, he hopes they reach his papa, whom he dearly misses. With each boat, Buckley navigates the waves of loss and longing, finding solace in the sea's embrace. Will his heartfelt messages find their way to his father, or will they drift into the unknown? This tender tale explores the depths of love and memory, inviting readers to journey with Buckley as he seeks connection beyond the horizon.

From the publisher

Buckley and his Mama live in a cozy cabin by the ocean. He loves to carve boats, each one more beautiful than the last, out of the driftwood he finds on the beach nearby. He sends them out to see and if they don’t come back, he knows they’ve found their way to his papa, whom he misses very much.

Awards

Golden Kite Award (2016)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
606
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
174998
Publication
Published
June 30, 2015
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626720398
LCCN
2014031479

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