"Oh to be a Selkie, And live between two worlds, Half your days spent as a seal, And the other half, a girl..."

Stories about the Selkie have been told for hundreds of years by those who live near the North Atlantic and the North Sea, in Scotland and the Canadian Maritime provinces. Sometimes called "seal folk", the Selkie, as humans, are tall and strong with dark hair and eyes. Extremely private, they keep their seal coats hidden away until they get restless and are called back to the sea, where they take on their seal forms.

THE BOOK OF SELKIE is celebrated Nova Scotian author-illustrator Briana Corr Scott's lilting, lyrical exploration of the Selkie legend. In short, whimsical poems paired with extraordinarily beautiful paintings that recall the ocean depths, find out what Selkie likes to eat, where she lives, how she spends her time on land, and in the sea, and even learn a Selkie lullaby, and Selkie Blessing.

Included with this beautiful book are a paper doll Selkie, and seal, and cut-out clothes for both! This magical book, complete with paper doll and clothes, is ideal for both bedtime and playtime. Makes a special gift.

Other Books of Selkie, sold separately.

The author also includes historical information discovered during her research for this story. See more from Briana Corr Scott. Sold Separately.

Hardcover (no sleeve). Nimbus Publishing, Canada.

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