5 stars
A touching story with exceptional artwork. Follow Finn as he builds a boat and sets out to find the place of his grandfather’s stories. Taking the trip they’d always talked about going on together, Finn sees fantastic sights, travels to remarkable places, and deals with the loss of his grandfather.
The Fan Brothers create a captivating journey complete with magic, wonder, and beauty.
While the text is simple, the illustrations speak for themselves. There are worlds packed into its pages. Though seemingly simple, the story exists on multiple levels, from the fantastic, to the realistic, combining a sense of adventure with the acceptance of loss and remembrance.
Young readers will enjoy the spectacular sights and magical places. A nice resource for those who have lost a love one in showing ways to honor and connect with them.
A wonderful adventure and a treat to the eyes and the heart.