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This fun and playful board book introduces young children to the world of boats in their many forms. There are tall boats and small boats and heave-and-haul boats, and more!
From the author and illustrator of Go, Bikes, Go!, this delightful board book celebrates Pacific Northwest boating and maritime culture with a focus on recreational watercraft and working boats that are popular in the region.
Young children will be fascinated by the variety of boats depicted in the vibrant and playful illustrations showing diverse families enjoying sailboats, kayaks, rafts, canoes, houseboats, and more!
The In Motion series of board books for little readers includes:
Go, Bikes, Go!
Go, Boats, Go!
Go, Planes, Go!
Go, Trucks, Go!
Series Overview: The In Motion series features vehicles in action interacting with diverse people and families.
The Pacific Northwest has distinctive maritime culture, and this book is perfect for anyone who wants to share their love of boats with a young person in their lives.
Boating is one of the most popular family activities in the Pacific Northwest.
There are fun tie-ins to boating celebrations in the Pacific Northwest such as Portland’s dragon boat races and Seattle’s opening day for boating season.
Boating is a sport that the very youngest of children (board-book audience) can and do take part in, whether it’s canoeing with the family or paddling their very first sit-on-top kayak.
ADDIE BOSWELL is a writer, artist, and muralist who lives in Portland, Oregon. Addie’s first book, The Rain Stomper (Two Lions, 2008) won the 2009 Oregon Spirit Award. She was also included in Oregon Reads Aloud, a 2017 collection of the state’s top authors and illustrators.
ALEXANDER MOSTOV is an illustrator who takes pride in making playful, accessible pictures. His inspiration is drawn from plants, animals, and midcentury modern design. He lives in Seattle with lots of books and a mischievous little dog named Dziga.
Author Residence: Portland, OR
Author Hometown: Corning, IA
ALEXANDER MOSTOV is an illustrator who takes pride in making playful, accessible pictures. His inspiration is drawn from plants, animals, and midcentury-modern design. He lives in Seattle with lots of books and a mischievous little dog named Dziga.
Illustrator Residence: Seattle, WA
Illustrator Hometown: Columbus, OH
Marketing: Social media promotionsÂ
Feature in bookseller newsletter
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Publicity: National children’s/institutional media including School Library Journal, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and Horn Book Guide
PNW general and children’s book media: Seattle Times, ParentMap, Seattle’s Child, Puget Sound Council for Review of Children’s Literature
National parenting media campaign
Extensive outreach to parenting bloggers
 
Author Website: Author: AddieBoswell.com | Illustrator: AlexanderMostov.com
Author Social Media: Illustratror: instagram.com/alexander_mostov
"A playful excursion for young mariners."--Kirkus Reviews
"It’s awesome to see so many BIPOC folk outdoors enjoying boating, and especially girls of color! If you have a little one that loves all things vehicular, they will love this board book."--thetinyactivist
"Such a fun book for kids (and adults!)"--Where the Board Books Are