Seemore The Seagull
Brotherly Love
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True Friends Indeed |
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It is the grand finale of the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival. The Fabulous Surfing Seagull Brothers, Seemore and Sydney, put on a show for the tourists doing acrobatic surfing maneuvers in the sea and in the air. From above, they witness a seagull, who looks different from the others, being taunted by Lucy and her followers. Seagull Lucy is no match for the quick response of Seemore and Sydney as they rescue Bonita. They show the other seagulls that everyone is valued and that friendship, courage, and inclusion reign supreme. Online Book Club (review) |
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Seemore the Seagull and his younger brother, Sydney enjoy life at Revere Beach, joining contests during a seagull field day. The competitions are cut short when a hurricane arrives and the seagulls scramble for safety. Little Sydney, caught in the windstorm, badly damages his wing. Rescued by his brother, Sydney wonders about his purpose, since he can no longer fly. Seemore proposes an important job that will give Sydney purpose within the seagull community.
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Seemore the Seagull is a loveable people-watcher who observes the behavior of the diverse beach-goers on Revere Beach. He wants everyone to get along, no matter what color, language, shape, or size. He becomes very upset when he sees some children argue and fight about sharing sand toys and destroying each other's sandcastles. Seemore helps them learn to cooperate and together they build a castle that makes them all happy. By listening or reading the story, young children learn respect for diversity and the benefits of sharing and cooperation.
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Ralph Tufo, Author
For over thirty years, Ralph Tufo has been a part of the Boston music scene as a player of the piano accordion, Cajun accordion, concertina and keyboards. One of the founding members of the Boogaloo Swamis, with whom he won four Boston music awards, he now plays with the Squeezebox Stompers. His recordings are often played on NPR and he is also the author of several collections of poetry and plays, including the musical, "Rockin' Ralph's Roadhouse," about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.Ralph is a retired college professor and has been a professional musician for over 35 years. He has released 11 CD recordings and has received 4 Boston Music Awards. His band tours throughout New England. |
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Ralph Tufo was inspired to write Seemore the Seagull during a walk along Revere Beach in Massachusetts. He stopped at a popular beach restaurant, Kelly's Roast Beef and locked eyes with a seagull that was standing on the cement wall. "I am watching him like I am a bird watcher; but he is watching me like he is a people watcher," Tufo chuckled. "What does he think about me and human behavior." Seemore the Seagull for children ages three to ten was written and illustrated three months later! Follow Seemore the Seagull on Facebook |
A Revere Beach Seagull Offers Words of Wisdom
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Reviews:
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Seemore the Seagull
"As an early childhood professional, I was impressed with the loyalty of the family and empathy that was exhibited. The compassion, acceptance, and problem solving to help Sydney continue to be useful was empowering. In addition, Sydney's expressions are magnificent." -Ann Taylor, Educator, NY Brotherly Love
"An unlikely hero saves the day after he is injured in a storm. If you are looking for a story about friendship and seeing the super power in everybody, Ralph Tufo's Brotherly Love will offer its readers inspiration that is steeped in local flavor." -Colleen Getty, Coordinator at The Room to Write Brotherly Love
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Brotherly Love
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True Friends Indeed
The third book in the Seemore the Seagull series, True Friends Indeed, continues the other books’ themes, teaching readers about acceptance, inclusion, and friendship. Seemore and Sydney are excited about the sandcastle festival – they’re looking forward to a day filled with singing, dancing, surfing, and fun. After accidentally breaking their surfboards, they take to the sky to look down on the festival from above—and see something very troubling. The other herring gulls have teamed up to bully a visiting laughing gull, attacking her for looking different, sounding different, and being from somewhere else. Seemore and Sydney step in immediately, reminding the other gulls how bullying feels. Once everyone has remembered how to be kind and accepting, the gull can get on with the day’s festivities—ending with a rousing song of thanks from their visitor! Seemore is a charismatic main character, full of confidence and always ready for adventure, with mannerisms that will be familiar to anyone who has ever watched seagulls at the beach. Lifelike illustrations pair well with the characterizations of the gulls, realistically depicting the anatomy and postures of gulls in soft, beachy colors. The rhyming text has a lively rhythm, perfect for reading (or chanting) aloud. True Friends Indeed is an enjoyable anti-bullying story that is as fun to read as it is beautiful on the page. -The Children's Book Review
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An after school program of story time, singing, dancing and coloring!
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