The Water Beast

By Aaron Becker

In a breathtaking new voyage of discovery from the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of the Journey trilogy, a cautious boy must summon his courage to navigate real and fantastical landscapes alike in search of courage and connection.

A boy and his courage are tested when a bunch of playful kids interrupt his game of make-believe near the local swimming hole. "Come on " they gesture, urging him to leap with them into the dark pool. But he's not ready to take the plunge. When his favorite toy falls into the water, a majestic creature emerges from the depths, inviting him on an adventure into the unknown. The boy journeys with his newfound friend into a surreal wilderness and through its countless obstacles--all the way back to the very thing he lost . . . and to something even greater found.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1536243116
• ISBN13: 9781536243116
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: Candlewick
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.6" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4