Sail Away by Donald Crews

Sail Away

Paperback – Picture Book, May 3, 2000

Donald Crews

HarperCollins · Paperback · May 3, 2000

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Who it’s for
The pleasures of sailing meet a sudden shift in weather in a picture-book journey home.
Themes
Sailing at sea, Changing weather
Pacing
Mixed

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About this book

Sail Away It's a perfect day for sailing. Motor under the bridge, putt . . . putt . . . putt past the lighthouse, put up the sails, and whoosh! But watch out for a change in the weather. Seas will swell and waves will crash before you sail back home.

A Day Under Sail

The pleasures of sailing meet a sudden shift in weather in a picture-book journey home.

Come here for

  • The sounds and motion of a boat setting out
  • A bright-weather outing with a storm on the horizon

Expect

  • A clear, accessible sailing adventure
  • A return home through swelling seas and crashing waves

Where it sits

Boats & Ships94%
Water Sports52%
Weather Stories43%

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Authors
Donald Crews
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 3, 2000
Format
Paperback
Theme
Sailing at sea · Changing weather
Reading lane
Marine Life