What's the story?
Mert is not like everyone else—and maybe that's a problem. Or… maybe it's something extraordinary. At school, reading feels like sailing stormy seas. Letters stretch, words swirl, and Mert feels like a tiny captain lost in a giant ocean of confusing lessons. But when he's with his mum under the sneezy poplar tree or making boats with his dad, Mert begins to see that there are many ways to be brave—and many ways to be brilliant.

Size and quality?
Each book is 8.5" x 8.5", making it ideal for bedtime stories and shared reading sessions. Printed on thick, quality paper.

What age is this book for?
For every child who's felt left behind—and for every parent who wants to help them sail ahead.

What occasion is best to buy it for?
This heartwarming, poetic tale gently explores the world through the eyes of a child who struggles to read but overflows with creativity, love, and imagination. A celebration of difference, family, and the extraordinary strength found in being understood.