Overview

Ollie, Bea and Ula do everything together. They play in the waves, eat shellfish feasts and snuggle up together to sleep. But there comes a day in every otter's life when they must find a perfect rock. One shiny and strong enough to crack open shells for themselves. When they find the best rock of all, who will get to keep it? This picture book about sibling struggles and family love makes a cosy bedtime read that can help with difficult conversations about sharing. Sarah Noble's gorgeous illustrations bring the world of sea otters to life.

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A wonderfully vibrant and gripping Otter adventure, filled with an abundance of playful energy. -- Lucy Morris, author of The Song for Everyone The Perfect Rock is a heart warming tale of family and forgiveness, brought to life by Sarah Noble's sumptuous illustrations. -- Anneli Bray, author of The Last Garden The Perfect Rock- with its incredible visuals and gentle, flowing story- is beautiful and perfect in every way. My own little family of otters absolutely loved this book. * David Litchfield, author of The Bear and The Piano * The illustrations are captivating. -- @milo_and_gigis_bookshelf on Instagram Such a beautiful feelgood story. -- @miloureadsbooks on Instagram An absolutely beautiful story -- @father_reader_teacher on Instagram This colourful, artistically stunning picture book, with its bright colour palette, is the lovely story of a family of energetic lively otters and the bond that links them. -- @thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram A lovely story about individuality, siblings' love (and playful rivalry) and also understanding when to share and let go. -- @sienaslittlelibrary on Instagram I love the focus on nature, the incredible lifelike art work, the adorable sea otters. -- Storybook_mamma on Instagram The artwork in this book is incredible. I love the all the beautiful tones of the colours. -- @posies_book_club on Instagram With lush blues, green and purple plants which seem to flutter on the page and a group of the most adorable otters, Sarah Noble has created a beautiful story about home, belonging and family. * @teenyreaders on Instagram * The immersive illustrations are full of beautiful details and a lovely colour palette of blues, greens, browns and pink, bringing the world of the sea otters to life. * @littlelibraryowl on Instagram * With gorgeous illustrations of both the otters and their environment, and words that are a delight to read aloud, this is such a lovely book offering as it does life lessons on sibling rivalry and finding your independence for the young otters, that are equally applicable to little humans. * Red Reading Hub * A gorgeous story * @family_book_club_ on Instagram * A book to truly treasure, savour and enjoy over and over also! * @literate.littles on Instagram * Filled to the brim with striking illustrations, The Perfect Rock is a brilliantly charming story about the bond between siblings, and the their larger family. * @raisingsmallreaders on Instagram * A heartwarming nature-inspired tale told with flowing text and breathtaking artwork. * @paper.ren on Instagram * A beautiful story about friendship and the love of family. * @miss.wrightsclassroom on Instagram * The whimsical seascape and coastal illustrations in shades of purple, green and blues in Flying Eye Books trademark textured pages, really capture the details beautifully. * @raising_bookworms on Instagram *

A wonderfully vibrant and gripping Otter adventure, filled with an abundance of playful energy. -- Lucy Morris, author of The Song for Everyone The Perfect Rock is a heart warming tale of family and forgiveness, brought to life by Sarah Noble's sumptuous illustrations. -- Anneli Bray, author of The Last Garden The Perfect Rock- with its incredible visuals and gentle, flowing story- is beautiful and perfect in every way. My own little family of otters absolutely loved this book. * David Litchfield, author of The Bear and The Piano * The illustrations are captivating. -- @milo_and_gigis_bookshelf on Instagram Such a beautiful feelgood story. -- @miloureadsbooks on Instagram An absolutely beautiful story -- @father_reader_teacher on Instagram This colourful, artistically stunning picture book, with its bright colour palette, is the lovely story of a family of energetic lively otters and the bond that links them. -- @thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram A lovely story about individuality, siblings' love (and playful rivalry) and also understanding when to share and let go. -- @sienaslittlelibrary on Instagram I love the focus on nature, the incredible lifelike art work, the adorable sea otters. -- Storybook_mamma on Instagram The artwork in this book is incredible. I love the all the beautiful tones of the colours. -- @posies_book_club on Instagram

The Perfect Rock- with its incredible visuals and gentle, flowing story- is beautiful and perfect in every way. My own little family of otters absolutely loved this book. * David Litchfield, author of The Bear and The Piano * A wonderfully vibrant and gripping Otter adventure, filled with an abundance of playful energy. -- Lucy Morris, author of The Song for Everyone Rendered in loose strokes of blues, greens, violets, and pinks, lively illustrations capture the luminosity and fluidity of the sea as well as the playfulness of the sleek little otters in close-ups, vignettes, and double-page spreads, while the perfect rock proves an ideal metaphor for the strength, comfort, and love of family. * Kirkus Reviews * The Perfect Rock is a heart warming tale of family and forgiveness, brought to life by Sarah Noble's sumptuous illustrations. -- Anneli Bray, author of The Last Garden The illustrations are captivating. -- @milo_and_gigis_bookshelf on Instagram Such a beautiful feelgood story. -- @miloureadsbooks on Instagram An absolutely beautiful story -- @father_reader_teacher on Instagram This colourful, artistically stunning picture book, with its bright colour palette, is the lovely story of a family of energetic lively otters and the bond that links them. -- @thekidsbookstagrammer on Instagram A lovely story about individuality, siblings' love (and playful rivalry) and also understanding when to share and let go. -- @sienaslittlelibrary on Instagram I love the focus on nature, the incredible lifelike art work, the adorable sea otters. -- Storybook_mamma on Instagram The artwork in this book is incredible. I love the all the beautiful tones of the colours. -- @posies_book_club on Instagram With lush blues, green and purple plants which seem to flutter on the page and a group of the most adorable otters, Sarah Noble has created a beautiful story about home, belonging and family. * @teenyreaders on Instagram * The immersive illustrations are full of beautiful details and a lovely colour palette of blues, greens, browns and pink, bringing the world of the sea otters to life. * @littlelibraryowl on Instagram * With gorgeous illustrations of both the otters and their environment, and words that are a delight to read aloud, this is such a lovely book offering as it does life lessons on sibling rivalry and finding your independence for the young otters, that are equally applicable to little humans. * Red Reading Hub * A gorgeous story * @family_book_club_ on Instagram * A book to truly treasure, savour and enjoy over and over also! * @literate.littles on Instagram * Filled to the brim with striking illustrations, The Perfect Rock is a brilliantly charming story about the bond between siblings, and the their larger family. * @raisingsmallreaders on Instagram * A heartwarming nature-inspired tale told with flowing text and breathtaking artwork. * @paper.ren on Instagram * A beautiful story about friendship and the love of family. * @miss.wrightsclassroom on Instagram * The whimsical seascape and coastal illustrations in shades of purple, green and blues in Flying Eye Books trademark textured pages, really capture the details beautifully. * @raising_bookworms on Instagram * I also love the weaving in of otter facts - the way they store one particular stone, their habitat and eating habits. Gorgeously done! -- @thelittleliterarysociety on Instagram A touching, beautifully illustrated picture book about family, sibling relationships and nature. * @inclusive_childrens_books on Instagram * This is a lovely story that not only looks at the relationship between young siblings, but also gives us insights into the lives of sea otters. * Armadillo Magazine * This playful book imparts a gentle but essential bit of solid wisdom that reminds us to hold on tight to what really matters and let other things go. * @wanderingbookseller on Instagram * A story about community, family, belonging & home. Such a lovely crafted piece perfect for tucking in. * @loveyolibrary on Instagram * The illustrations throughout are truly gorgeous with lots of greens, blues and purples that create a stunning depiction of the sea which seems to move across the page. * @bookbairn on Instagram * A cosy bedtime read (..) Sarah Noble's gorgeous illustrations bring the world of sea otters to life.

A wonderfully vibrant and gripping Otter adventure, filled with an abundance of playful energy. -- Lucy Morris, author of The Song for Everyone The Perfect Rock is a heart warming tale of family and forgiveness, brought to life by Sarah Noble's sumptuous illustrations. -- Anneli Bray, author of The Last Garden The Perfect Rock- with its incredible visuals and gentle, flowing story- is beautiful and perfect in every way. My own little family of otters absolutely loved this book. * David Litchfield, author of The Bear and The Piano * The illustrations are captivating. -- @milo_and_gigis_bookshelf on Instagram Such a beautiful feelgood story. -- @miloureadsbooks on Instagram

A wonderfully vibrant and gripping Otter adventure, filled with an abundance of playful energy. -- Lucy Morris, author of The Song for Everyone The Perfect Rock is a heart warming tale of family and forgiveness, brought to life by Sarah Noble's sumptuous illustrations. -- Anneli Bray, author of The Last Garden

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Sarah Noble is an American illustrator/author with a passion for colour, setting, and storytelling. She earned her Postgraduate degree in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in the UK. Much of Sarah's inspiration is drawn from nature and wildlife, as evidenced by her debut picture book As Strong as the River, which has received praise for its beautiful illustrations and subtle prose.

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