2. Sea Dog Rescue

Astrid Sheckels

author/illustrator

Down East Books

Rowman & Littlefield, 2025

Hardcover, illustrated

32 page picture book

ISBN 9781684752393

When Walter the baker (and brave sea dog!) discovers his friend Big Boris is being blamed for sinking a village fishing boat, he knows something's not right. Together with Mira, a merpup, Walter must swim through clues and uncover the truth before his friend's reputation is sunk forever.

From award-winning illustrator Astrid Sheckels comes another delightful tale in the Walter series that will have children ages 4-8 diving into important discussions about friendship, justice, and the courage to seek the truth.