THE SEA SAW by Tom Percival
PAPERBACK
Author & Illustrator: Tom Percival
Tender, poetic, and deeply moving, THE SEA SAW is a beautifully crafted picture book about loss, love, and the quiet reassurance that nothing truly disappears if it is held in the heart.
After a day at the beach, Sofia realises her most precious companion - her beloved teddy - is gone. The loss feels enormous, and her heartbreak is immediate and real. But the sea has been watching. It remembers. And in its own time, the sea may have a way of bringing things - and feelings - full circle.
With a gentle, reflective pace, this story allows space for sadness without rushing it away, offering children comfort rather than easy answers. The idea that love endures, even when something is lost, is handled with great sensitivity and warmth.
Written and illustrated by Tom Percival, The Sea Saw features exquisite collage-style artwork that mirrors the ebb and flow of emotions, making it a quietly powerful reading experience for both children and adults.
A compassionate exploration of loss and emotional resilience, that validates children’s feelings without minimising them, this book supports conversations about memory, love, and letting go. Perfect for moments of comfort, reflection, or gentle discussion, The Sea Saw is a reassuring reminder that even when something feels lost, the love we hold onto can carry us through.