Matt Ottley

Books by This Illustrator

Teacup

Boy going to a rowboat and looking at clouds
Illustrated by: Matt Ottley
Age Level: 6-9

Readers of all ages will find much to connect with in this simple and lovely tale of a boy who must leave his home and find another. He sets off alone in a rowboat, with only a book, a blanket, and some earth from his homeland in a teacup. Young’s story doesn’t shy away from the loneliness and uncertainty the boy experiences, but the story ends on a hopeful note when he finds land and a much-needed friend.