The Dog and the Sailor

£14.99

From talented debut picture-book maker Pete Jordi Wood, this is a forgotten fairytale filled with magic and adventure. With stunning illustrations that evoke Mary Blair and classic Disney, this is the perfect gift for children of four and above – or for any fairytale fan. As one of very few examples of a fairytale that celebrates LGBTQ+ romance, the book is an important example of representation, celebrating lives that are too often excluded from mainstream storytelling.

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Description

“Once upon a time, there was a kingdom full of happiness and laughter. The king and his family were kind, and all the people were content. All, that is, but one?”

Discover the timeless, long-forgotten fairytale of a handsome prince and a poor sailor who set sail across the high seas on the adventure of a lifetime.

When Ruan leaves behind his life as a tailor’s apprentice and becomes a cabin boy aboard a ship he soon learns that the ocean is a dangerous place? facing storms, monsters, and the darkest of magic. In his quest to help a talking dog and defeat an evil princess, can Ruan stay afloat?

Everyone deserves a shot at happily-ever-after.

Lost for centuries, The Dog and The Sailor has been brought back to life with vibrant illustrations. A reminder that LGBTQ+ heroes have always existed in stories, this magical folk tale is the perfect gift for readers young and old.

Additional information

Weight 0.444 kg
Dimensions 28.7 × 21.8 × 1 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

48

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J