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The Seaweed Blanket

The Seaweed Blanket

Nancy Deas (Author) See More (2)
Mike Deas (Illustrator) See More (11)

JUVENILE FICTION
Fantasy | Health & Daily Living
General , Mental Health
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
4 - 5
8 - 10
2026 Spring
Picture Books

Hardback
9780889957619
English
02/28/2025

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Description


When Maren and her younger sister visit lonely Aunt Pearl, they long to play in the sea but their aunt keeps them too busy until the dog accidentally gets out and a chase ensues. The girls are splashed by magical waves that turn their skin to scales, and they swim — until they begin to worry about their aunt, left back home. They take her a blanket of wet seaweed which has the same magical effects — leading to a glorious family romp. This is a story of connection and hope, with themes of mental health and finding joy in the natural world.

Mike Deas Nancy Deas

Author Bio


Nancy Deas is the coauthor of the Sueño Bay Adventures series and Runaway Blanket. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria and grew up on a farm on Mayne Island, BC, wandering forests and beaches. She has a great love of travel and adventure. Nancy now explores Salt Spring Island, where she lives with her family.

MIKE DEAS is an author and illustrator of many picture books and graphic novels, including the Bee & Flea series and the Sueno Bay Adventures. He lives with his family on sunny Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.

Biographical note


Mike Deas has worked as a concept artist, texture artist, and art lead in the video game industry, and has illustrated award—winning graphic novels and picture books. Mike lives with his family on sunny Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, where he tries to follow the rules and color between the lines.