My Good Friend, Ted!
The Sea-quel in The Ocean of Colour |
Ted's Tale of the Tangled-Up Whale |
Come and join my good friend Ted, a beautiful blue whale who is RED, as he gathers his friends in a grand game of tag and togetherness. After all, he is the great protector of the ocean!
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Robyn Gram-Barclay, Author
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Robyn Gram-Barclay has been an art teacher for over 20 years, as well as a practicing artist. She is a self-published award-winning author and illustrator. She has illustrated six books in total, including having written and illustrated three of her own. The "My Good Friend, Ted!" picture book series, written in rhyme and illustrated in vibrant watercolour, was inspired by her son who has a deep affinity for sea creatures and oceans, with the dream of becoming a Marine Biologist one day. His favourite marine mammal as a toddler was a Blue Whale, and thus Ted, the unique RED Blue Whale was created.
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Robyn also has a background in Musical Theatre, voiceover performance and directing school productions. One of the best highlights of the picture book series is reading it aloud to children using different character voices! Robyn is a wife and a mother of twin daughters and a son, and cannot express how much she has cherished the support of family and friends, as she continues on this fabulous literary adventure. Along with her human family, she also resides with a cat, snake, hamster, and plethora of fish, in Ontario, Canada. More information: A Little Touch of Colour
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Reviews:
"A sweet story about friendship in the ocean. Ted is a friendly whale who watches out for and takes care of his friends. Readers see how they play together and all the species interact. Don't miss the fun pages at the end to identify the characters. Charming illustration style and simple to follow text." -The Book Dragon Review
"Diving back into the oceans, this rhyming story delivers an excellent message of individuality and acceptance. Ted is back with his friends but as happy as he is, he’s made to feel miserable because he’s red. It’s up to his friends to help him realize what truly matters; a fantastic message for little readers and a great story to encourage children to grow their own self-esteem and sense of self-love. Again told entirely through rhyme, you’ll feel like you’re bobbing along on the waves. A lovely dive into the ocean with a wonderful point to the story." -The Book Dragon Review
"All young children will adore the latest in this series of delightfully illustrated, rhyming books by award winning author/illustrator, Robyn Gram-Barclay. In this latest tale, Ted (the RED whale) tries to help his friend who has become entangled in a discarded fishing net, but in doing so, manages to get himself into lots of trouble, too! This series of interactive picture books provide educational material, fun facts and great conversation starters for all carers of young children, promoting issues including the acceptance of differences, diversity and the importance of kindness. The world will become a better place if the author continues to add to the series of 'Ted' books! 'True friendships last through every adventure!' -Robyn Gram-Barclay (author). I award this book 5 stars!" - Jane Clack, The Book Dragon
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