When I Wore My Sailor Suit

Written by Uri Shulevitz

A boy's sailor dreams lead to courage on imagined seas and at home.

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32 pages· 666 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~360L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy dons his sailor suit, embarking on a vivid adventure across imagined seas in search of treasure. As he navigates the perils of a sailor's life, he discovers the true meaning of bravery. This playful tale, inspired by a childhood memory from pre-war Warsaw, explores the power of imagination and the courage it can inspire both in fantasy and reality. Will his adventures at sea teach him to face challenges at home with the same valor?

From the publisher

When he puts on his sailor suit, sailor hat, and sailor whistle, the boy in this book is ready for a journey. He imagines himself on a ship, sailing across the sea, in search of treasure. A sailor’s life is dangerous. But a sailor must be brave no matter what happens. In this charming story about imagination and adventure, told with Uri Shulevitz’s signature playfulness and style, a little boy learns how to be courageous, both on the high seas and at home. The tale is based on a childhood memory from the time when the author/illustrator and his family lived in Warsaw on the eve of World War II.

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