author Bob Sweet recognizes that they are still based on traditional charts and piloting skills

In Sailing a Serious Ocean

and his voice is distinctive

featuring Higgins Lake

and Repair

Yellow Boatie on Blue Hill Bay Boat Building author Bob Sweet recognizes thatBy Helen Sylvester Meet a little rowboat and his friends who work and play on the coast of Maine. Told by Helen Sylvester, with engaging illustrations in watercolor by Chris Gray, which show Yellow Boatie's friends and workmates, including seals, mackies, seagulls, a family of mice, and their barn cat friend Haylee. The book takes you through the Maine seasons, as well as a rescue mission with John and his lobsterboat Magic Carpet. The watercolors