Big or small, near or far, we all need someone to watch over us. This is a book for anyone who has asked 'who will keep me safe' and for anyone who has answered 'I will'.

The message in this book is that we all need someone to watch over us. Through beautiful watercolour paintings that flood the pages with colour and atmosphere we follow a little boy, his mother, and grandfather on a boat trip and their return to the safety of the harbour and home. The pictures are so evocative that they transport us onto the deck of the little fishing boat on the ocean, they let us taste the salty spray of the waves, hear the rumble of the storm, and

see the guiding brightness of a star that shines as darkness falls. But the book is more than the depiction of a journey, it's a lyrical exploration of what it means for us to be loved and nurtured and how each of us wants to feel safe and secure, even at those times when we crave adventure and

independence.

This is an unashamedly lyrical book. With powerful words and beautiful illustrations, it is bound to become a favourite at bedtime.

'Beautiful watercolours and a lyrical text'

'Dramatic seascapes and the nautical theme will capture the young reader's imagination'

'Absolutely perfect for bedtime reading - guaranteed to send your little one off to sleep feeling warm and loved.'

'Carefully written and beautifully illustrated'