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The Boy Who Sailed the World by Julia Green and Alex Latimer - author video and activity

Right from the start, the boy loved the sea! He ran along the sand, danced in and out of the waves, his heart full of longing and delight.

The boy has always loved the sea. So he builds a boat and sails away on a voyage of adventure… The wonders of the world await you in this beautiful and inspiring book about following your dreams.
 
You can find the author video and spot the difference resources here.

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