The Seal Children

By Jackie Morris

Book Overview

When a fisherman called Huw falls in love with a selkie - half-woman, half-seal - she gives him her sealskin as a sign of her love, and bears him two children, Ffion and Morlo, before returning to her own people. A few years later a stranger comes to the village, telling of a land far away, and Ffion and Morlo remember their mother's stories of the cities of gold and pearls beneath the waves...This is a beautiful, atmospheric story of love and freedom, and the first picture book written and illustrated by Jackie Morris.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845071093
• ISBN13: 9781845071097
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

What a charming tale!

I bought this book for my daughter, and I know she is just going to love it. Jackie Morris's stunning illustrations really bring this tale to life. It's something a bit different from the usual fairytales.

Selkie tale of beauty and depth

Upon opening the package for this book I was struck with how absolutely gorgeous the illustrations were. The story was even better, a lyrical, almost poetic tale of love, separation and hope. Any fan of selkie legends or excellent Childrens books, would do well to have a copy for themselves!!