If you have a quiet, introspective child, this book is perfect! The story follows a solitary man who lives on a high spot by the ocean. His job is to uncork bottles that wash up on shore and retrieve the message inside. Most importantly, he figures out who the message is for and sets off from home to deliver it to them. One day, he finds a message in a bottle that doesn’t have a recipient – it is simply an invitation. As he sets off to find out who the message is for, he is in for a heart-warming surprise!
The muted tones in the illustration and the slow, poetic language lends to a relaxing, poignant read. Any sensitive or introverted readers would love to spend some time in this story. In addition there is the payoff of the sweet surprise at the end!
Theme: Loneliness, Friendship, Self-Esteem
Ages: 4-7
