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FOUND

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Found by Sam Usher is a delightful children's book that follows a young boy and his grandad as they embark on a whimsical adventure to find a lost teddy bear. Amidst imaginative landscapes and charming encounters, the story beautifully explores themes of family, exploration, and the joy of discovery. With vibrant illustrations, it captures the magic of childhood and the special bond between generations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy charming tales about friendship, adventure, and imagination. With beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming story, it captures the magic of childhood explorations in a way that engages both young readers and adults alike.

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FOUND

Boy and Grandad discover the wonder of the natural world as they help to free a baby seal.

Boy and Grandad discover the wonder of the natural world as they help to free a baby seal.

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It's a warm summer's day, so Boy and his grandad pack up their provisions and head for the seaside.

There's so much to do, from exploring rock pools to building a magnificent sandcastle. But their day takes a different turn when they go for a swim and find a baby seal caught up in a net. Its rescue leads Boy and Grandad on a thrilling underwater adventure!

All the excitement of a day at the beach is captured with Sam Usher's stunning illustrations in this classic book, the fourth in a highly collectable series, following on from WILD, FREE and LOST.

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Found by Sam Usher is praised for its enchanting ink and watercolour illustrations that evoke a sense of love and adventure, drawing comparisons to the works of Edward Ardizzone and Stephen Michael King. It is recognised as a joyful picture book suitable for children ages 5 to 9.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800781207

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sam Usher
  • Illustrated by Sam Usher

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Sam Usher (Author, Illustrator)
Sam graduated from the University of West England and his debut picture book Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour. Also a talented pianist, when he's not holding a pen and wobbling at paper you'll find him perfecting a fiendishly difficult piece of Chopin. He is also creator of the bestselling seasonal series about a boy and his grandfather.

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