Seabird (novel) facts for kids
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First edition
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| Author | Holling Clancy Holling |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
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Publication date
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1948 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 64 |
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Seabird is an exciting adventure book written and illustrated by Holling C. Holling. It was first published in 1948. This book is perfect for young readers who love stories about history and travel.
Discovering the Book 'Seabird'
The Story of Seabird
The book tells the tale of a young boy named Ezra. He works as a ship's boy on a whaling ship in the 1850s. Ezra uses his free time to create something special. He carves a beautiful ivory gull from walrus tusks. He got these tusks by trading with an Eskimo.
This carved gull becomes a very important family mascot. The story follows the gull for 80 years. It passes from one of Ezra's family members to another. As the gull travels, the book also shows how transportation changed. It goes from fast Clipper ships to modern jet airplanes.
How the Book is Made
Seabird has a unique way of telling its story. Every odd-numbered page has a large picture. These pictures show different parts of life at sea. They help you imagine what it was like on a ship.
The even-numbered pages have the main story text. But they also have wide margins. These margins are filled with small, labeled drawings. These drawings explain interesting facts about history or nature. For example, you can learn how oil was taken from a whale. Or you can see how a ship's front part (bow) changes for different uses. This makes the book both a story and a learning experience.
