Flotsam

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A young boy, passionate about science, explores the beach collecting flotsam—items washed ashore. Among his discoveries, he finds an old, barnacle-covered underwater camera. Developing the film reveals astonishing underwater scenes: a mechanical fish, an octopus reading in its living room, and more. The final photo shows a child holding a picture of another child, creating a chain through time. Inspired, the boy adds his own photo and returns the camera to the sea, continuing the cycle.

About the author

David Wiesner is a talented author and illustrator from America, best known for his imaginative picture books. His stories often have very little text and are told mainly through beautiful, detailed pictures. One of his most famous books is 'Tuesday', which invites readers to explore a magical world where frogs go on unusual adventures.