A young boy's dream of becoming a sailor and spending his life on the open sea takes an unexpected turn when a chance meeting with an old man reveals to him that his true talents lie elsewhere. Set in rhyming verse by the author, and wonderfully brought to life in watercolor by illustrator Sarah Howard, the book subtly weaves a feel-good story that softly touches the reader's heart.

A young boy and his dog are lounging in the back yard on a lazy summer's day. A boxing match between two racoons quickly evolves into a full-blown menagerie of creatures who seem intent on eating the boy. In desparation, our frightened young man attempts to strike a deal with God in order to escape the clutches of his would-be diners. Suddenly, something else quite unexpectedly intervenes to save the day. Set in poetic rhyme and beautifully illustrated, 'A Visit from the Zoo' is sure to keep young readers on the edge of their seats right up to its abrupt, happy conclusion.

If you were a young boy without an identity, where would you look? How would you know when you did discover yourself? And what if you never did? Come journey with our lost boy as his imagination carries him on the trip of a lifetime. Search with him as he explores the high seas, cavalry forts and coral reefs. Join him as he makes the acquaintance of groundhogs, hunchbacks and aboriginal chiefs. Be right there when the last page reveals the surprising outcome of his search. Read on, my young friend, and lose yourself in this fantastic tale. For after all, you may be that young boy.