November 2024
It was all I could do to contain myself when the proofs arrived.
I can now share with you that A Day on the Brine has gone to print.
October 2024
It’s been a long journey, but at last the first A Big Blue Boat sequel is almost ready to go to print.
Titles aren’t fully decided until close to launch date. This has been the case with this A Big Blue Boat story. On occasions, I have to mull over ideas for some time, before the final answer arrives. It was whilst in discussion with Chris and Kate from Old Mate Media, that the
I can also share with you that the the official title is A Day on the Brine and cover reveal day is just around the corner.
The end pages that Chris from Old Mate Media has created are stunning.
2023
What wonderful sights will a big blue boat and her captain see when sailing upon the brine in this A Big Blue Boat sequel?
Shortlisted 2022 Page Turner Awards
Winner of 2022 Page Turner Awards: Best Picture Book Genre
If you love Bill Martin Jr’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? you are going to love A Day on the Brine.
In this new rhythmic, rhyming story, what ocean animals will a big blue boat and her captain see?
I am so fortunate to have the very talented Emma Stuart illustrating this sequel.
To see more of Emma’s artwork click HERE.
To read an Interview with Emma – click HERE
Emma has shared two stunning illustrations.
To watch the process as Emma paints, click HERE
Emma Stuart has brought our captain to life in this sequel about life on the brine.
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