Burt Dow, Deep Water Man

Whenever Burt Dow, who lives in a snug little house on the Maine coast, sets out to sea, his pet giggling gull goes along. But this time, it will take all his might and some plain old ingenuity to save him and the gull from a raging storm. Written and illustrated by Maine author Robert McCloskey, the first ever two-time winner of the Caldecott Medal! Hardcover. Suggested ages 3-6.