Wisdom from the Waters: A Little Encouragement from the Ocean to the Beach

By Jake Townsend

Wisdom from the Waters is an easily digestible, charming collection of inspiration and breezy, bright watercolors. Author Jake Townsend imagines what our friends in the oceans, lakes, and streams would tell us if only we could speak the same language: an octopus urges us to look for help when our hands are full, a crustacean reassures us that everyone gets a little crabby (just don't make a habit of it!), and an orca challenges us to spread our fins. Wisdom from the Waters is a source of warm encouragement and a lovely way to show someone you care.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Release date: Jul 11, 2017
• ISBN: 9781449487478

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Introduction

Whether cetacean or cephalopod, mollusk or mammal, we share our world with the creatures of the waters. For many of us, however, the wonderful animals that populate our vast oceans, our rushing rivers, and our flowing streams are only seen in mere glimpses—flashes of fin and scale, gone as quickly as they came.

What if we spoke the same language?

Imagine what they might tell us.

The ocean is vast and the path isn’t always clear, but don’t worry: as long as you keep focused on the task at hand and you keep moving forward, you’ll find your way.

A hard shell doesn’t mean you have a cold heart—be patient and loving with yourself.You’re worth it.