Rose English

Seal Mother Retold Rose English

One sleek, beautiful seal and a curious child, brought together by a magical seashell.

For years the old Selkie (seal) has watched over the child on the sand. Now it is time for the girl to learn about her missing mother. A gift of the magical shell will bring the music of the ocean to the land.

As the waves whisper to shore, the curious child will pick up the shell and listen to the sad tale of the Selkie seal folk. One seal having her beautiful skin stolen away leaving her trapped in human form, far away from her family beneath the deep blue sea.

'Seal Mother' is a magical, lyrical tale woven from Celtic folklore. It is the story of a mother's love and the power of a child's curiosity. For readers of all ages.