Terry Fan

The only memory Sophie has of her mother is a desperate wave for help before their ship sank into the English Channel. Found floating in a cello case as a baby, Sophie has been raised by an eccentric and loving guardian, Charles, who taught her to never ignore a possibility. When ruthless authorities threaten to separate them and send twelve year old Sophie to an orphanage, they take a daring risk and flee to the bustling streets of Paris. Armed with a single clue about a mysterious cello maker, Sophie refuses to give up hope of finding her long lost mother. Her search leads her far above the cobblestones, where she befriends Matteo and a fearless band of urchins known as the rooftoppers. Together, they navigate a dangerous, hidden city among the chimney pots and starlight. You will hold your breath as Sophie scales dizzying heights, racing against time and the authorities in an unforgettable quest for family, freedom, and the extraordinary.

Do you ever wonder about big questions, like where the sun goes when it dips into the sea, or why birds have such funny feet? Marco the fox certainly does! But none of the other foxes are quite as curious as he is. One day, an amazing ship with giant antlers and a kind deer captain named Sylvia sails into port, looking for a crew. Marco bravely decides to join, hoping to find friends who love to ask questions just like him. Set sail with Marco, Sylvia, and a flock of pigeons on an exciting adventure across the waves. They'll encounter new sights and maybe even some surprises. Join Marco on his journey to discover the best way to find a friend you can truly talk to. It's a heartwarming story about courage, curiosity, and the joy of finding your very own crew.

It's a good day for sailing. Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it's a constant reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Where whales and jellyfish soar and birds and castles float. Finn's grandfather is gone now but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He'll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe, just maybe, he'll find something he didn't know he was looking for.

--- Added from Google Books ---

From the creators of The Night Gardener, comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about... the spot where the ocean meets the sky.

--- Added from Hardcover ---

Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it s a constant reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Where whales and jellyfish soar and birds and castles float. Includes foil cover.