SEAL CHILD

Illustration of a young girl sitting in a boat holding a white duck, with the title 'Seag Child' and authors Robert Vescio and Anna Pignataro.

While a child searches for a place to call home, she is befriended by a seal.  This lyrical tale is one of hope and friendship.

 

“Anna Pignataro has captured the drama of the sea and sky, creating the perfect backdrop to Robert Vescio’s story.”

Seal Child, written by Robert Vescio and illustrated by Anna Pignataro. Published by New Frontier Publishing 2021

Available to buy online and in bookstores.

A young girl with dark hair standing in a dark room, covering her ears and crying, with scattered objects including chairs and household items, and a poem with the words: 'And then it was just me. Under a darkened sky, I waited for a sign. I called out. But no answer came.'
An illustration of a girl holding a puppy in a small boat on turbulent water, with a quote about keeping the puppy warm during a cold night.
A watercolor illustration shows a girl in a boat with a pup and a boat seal in the water. The girl wears a red and white striped shirt, and the pup is peeking out of the boat. The seal is close to the girl and pup. Text describes the seal's arrival and interaction with the pup.