Cargo

Written by Adèle Tariel · Illustrated by Jerome Peyrat

A child dreams of being a seagull, watching over their father at sea until he returns home.

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32 pages· AD510L

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Bookroo's summary

A child dreams of being a seagull, soaring above the ocean to watch over their father, a cargo ship captain. As the ship navigates storms and calm seas, the child-bird ensures his safe return. Will their bond endure the vast distances? This tale beautifully captures the enduring connection between parent and child.

From the publisher

Tonight I am a bird. A seagull. A young child is tucked away in bed safe at home and imagines they are a seagull flying high above the ocean and watching over their father, the captain of a cargo ship, while he is away at sea. Tonight, they will journey across the sea to a faraway port. Through storms and calm, clear skies and fog, the bird will watch over the man until his work is complete and he can return safely home. With stunning illustrations that capture the immensity of freighters and the vastness of the ocean from a bird’s-eye view, Cargo is a wonderful reminder of the connection between parent and child even when separated by great distances.

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