Sal Boat: (A Boat by Sal)

Abrams Books presents “Sal Boat” by Thyra Heder ⛵️🌊🔨✨

Sal loves the water. He thinks about it all day—the waves, the wide-open water, and what it would feel like to sail away in a boat that’s completely his own. 🌊💙 And Sal doesn’t want just any boat. He knows exactly what his boat should look like... so naturally, he decides to build it himself! 🪚🔨⛵️

As Sal’s creation begins to take shape, everyone in town seems to have a little advice to offer. 👀💭 But Sal has a vision, thank you very much! He knows what he’s doing, he knows what he’s building, and he’s determined to do it his way. 💪✨ And he does! Well... almost. Because Sal eventually discovers one teeny-tiny—but rather important—detail: even the most independent adventurer sometimes needs a helping hand. 🤝💛

Written and illustrated by acclaimed author-illustrator Thyra Heder, Sal Boat is a clever, warmhearted celebration of creativity, determination, community, and collaboration. It beautifully captures that wonderful childhood confidence of “I can do it myself!” while gently showing that accepting help doesn’t make an accomplishment any less your own. 🌟

Perfect for little builders, dreamers, boat lovers, and fiercely independent kiddos, this charming story reminds us that freedom and independence don’t always mean going it alone. Sometimes the very best adventures begin when everyone lends a hand. ⚓️🌊⛵️💕

Dream it. Build it. Launch it... and don’t forget your crew! ⚓️🔨✨