This is a very lovely poem with beautiful illustrations. I find it cute and actually thought that it is something tragic but it doesn't disappoint. I like it. A must read for readers of all ages.

Great rhythmic story about a "Selkie" a mythological creature that is half human and half seal of Celtic origins, Beautifully illustrated and captures the imaginations of readers and leaves them pondering, have I seen a selkie? With it rooted in mythology, a great suggestion for the readers who love mermaids. I would incorporate this as a read aloud to my young students when talking about marine animals and discovering the cultures of coastal regions.

Oh to be a Selkie..

This book is a beautiful children’s rendition of ancient tales and folklore. I immediately found myself entranced with the artwork. Brianna Corr Scott shows us through images and poetry the enchanting double lives lived by the Selkies, both in human and seal form. I read this to my 8 year old daughter, who immediately asked me if we could go to the place in the pictures, and then asked if she could one day be a Selkie herself.

I think my favorite part, as a mom who loves to incorporate folklore and mythology into our daily reading routine, was The Legend of the Selkie at the end of the book that shows the history of the story. It added so much interest for me, as an adult, and my daughter.

I would easily buy this book for my bookshelf, not only too have the beautiful artwork, but for the legend behind the story.

Kid approved. Mom approved.

A common story from the people of the countries that border the North Sea from Iceland to Norway, Ireland and the British Isles.
These various tales are brought together by the author here, in this simple story that captures the essence of the Selkie.
Beautifully illustrated and with four line text segments the book is a delight to read and share with a young child.

I loved the presentation and the green palette given to the illustrations and the flowing drawing reminiscent of the world Selkie exist between land and sea.

It is also good that the strength of folk lore is placed out there to show the range of the story and the magic these myths create.

In a world of bad news and conflicting motivations it is good to embrace a simple reality born out of humans close relationship with the sea. The joy of the mystery of rescued sailors and the possibility of mermaids and the Selkie is an enduring quality of our rich tradition of oral storytelling.

'The Book of Selkie' is a beautiful and magical book about a seal-girl (selkie). The illustrations are gorgeous and text is written in poem describing the life of the legendary selkie. This book would be perfect for children ages 4-6 that are interested in magical things!

Thank you NetGalley and Nimbus Publishing for providing this ARC.

What a fun book! I love that it’s written in verse, and has the legend in the back with a map! The illustrations are beautiful too! I want to get this for my niece as a gift.

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I love mythological creatures, but rarely find stories about selkies. This was a little gem that included a beautifully illustrated story of a selkie, as well as the traditional legend of the selkie.

I didn't really know what to expect from this when I clicked 'download' on it, but it certainly has to go down as a quite charming success. Selkies, or seal-people, are the North Sea's variant on the mermaid, being a creature that can slip into a seal costume and be a seal, or come on shore and act pretty much as a human can. This book demonstrates episodes in the existence of one such young woman, so we see around her home, with its washing line and its subterranean, beaver's lodge-like entrance, we see her eating alongside some seal friends, and we see her fantastical life, including making sweaters she's knitted out of fog. Er, yes. So while I'm not convinced by this, I put it on record that this is a really attractive book, with the watercolour art making the selkie and her landscapes gorgeous and then some, and the text in its simple ABAB rhyming verses is also a hit. It's not a "story", even if the non-fiction coda says it is, as it's too episodic and narrative-free, and it is a little short and perhaps inconsequential, but it is definitely an eye-catching product. We're supposed to be smitten by selkies, kelpies and merfolk – well I was by this book about just one of them, so it's most certainly plausible. Four and a half stars.

LOVE this gorgeous book for children! Even comes with a paper doll, clothes and a seal. It’s a story I would have adored as a kid and am entranced by now.

The exquisite hues and details of the illustrations (actually acrylic paintings). The poetic tale of Selkie, half seal/half girl, and her adventures on land and in the sea. She’s a legend whose lore has been shared for centuries by folks living near the North Atlantic.

Destined to become a favorite book for young children and adults young at heart!

5 of 5 Stars

Pub Date 15 Jun 2020

Thanks to the author, Nimbus Publishing, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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This was a beautifully written and illustrated book. I liked the rhythm of the story, and the bright, hopeful ending.

The beautiful story of a selkie, part girl and part seal, but all magical. This was such a beautifully illustrated story about a selkie. The artwork was gorgeous and so detailed. The story just details the life of a selkie along with the legend! A great magical book for kids that will definitely add a little magic to their day. I really enjoyed this book and think any kid would!