The Perfect Rock

Three young otters, Ollie, Bea and Ula, do everything together whether playing, eating or sleeping. But they know that every otter must find the perfect rock, perfect for cracking the hardest shells whilst smooth enough to hold. Together, they search until at last they find… the perfect rock…but there is just one rock and three young otters. What will they do?

Playful and heart-warming, ‘The Perfect Rock’ is a delightful story about family and home. Siblings Ollie, Bea and Ula do everything together, but like most families, they can squabble. However, when it matters, their love unites them and they offer each other support and comfort. They soon realise that the ‘perfect rock’ is the one which they all live on, safe together with the ones that they love. The story offers a cosy bedtime read and is the perfect starting point for discussions about sharing.

The illustrations are just stunning! The otters are beautifully portrayed, full of character, with wonderfully expressive faces. Gorgeous colours bring their world to life and the pictures are sure to encourage curious youngsters to find out more about the habits and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. This could link to work from the KS1 science curriculum about living things and their habitats. Children might also enjoy creating their own watery backgrounds using marbling, bubble printing, watercolour washes or sponge printing and learning how to draw a simple otter of their own.

Sure to become a firm favourite, ‘The Perfect Rock’ would make a delightful bedtime story or class story share.

The Perfect Rock Sarah Noble

Flying Eye Books ISBN: 978-1838740511

Published 23rd June 2022