Book Review of Seemore the Seagull
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Seemore the Seagull
Written by Ralph Tufo
Illustrated by Amanda Grafe
Photography by Steve Levin
Ages: 3-10 | 29 Pages
Publisher: Leaning Rock Press (2021) | ISBN: 978-1950323548
What to Expect: Rhyming, diversity, and cooperation.
In Seemore the Seagull, author Ralph Tufo skillfully creates a rhyming poem that not only provides a narrative from a seagull’s perspective but also engages the readers with its playful rhythm.
Seemore the Seagull loves to fly through the sky and dine at Kelly’s Roast Beef—well, dine at the trash can, that is. Seemore thoroughly enjoys being a seagull at Revere Beach, the first public beach in America. However, he is completely perplexed by people and their behavior. The attentive seagull notices that people, especially children, are struggling to get along, and he sets out to teach the value of respecting others and cooperation.
The protagonist, Seemore, is delightfully described, and anyone with beach experience will recognize and relate to his behaviors. Through Seemore’s eyes, readers see how humans allow differences in language and color to cause disruption on Revere Beach. Upset with this, our plucky protagonist saves the day by teaching the children to cooperate and respect each other. In addition to the engaging rhyme presented in the story, Amanda Grafe and Steve Levin provide realistic illustrations and photos to help clarify the story for readers and give them a detailed account of what Seemore sees on Revere Beach.
This sweet seaside tale is perfect for readers young and old and a fun example of how to tell a story using rhyme. Seemore the Seagull is the first book in a series featuring Seemore.
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About the Author
For over thirty years, Ralph Tufo has been a part of the Boston music scene as a player of the piano accordion, Cajun accordion, concertina, and keyboards. He was one of the founding members of the Boogaloo Swamis, with whom he won four Boston Music Awards. He now plays and manages his band, which plays throughout New England. His recordings are often played on NPR and college radio stations. He is also the author of several collections of poetry and plays, including the following musicals: “Rockin’ Ralph’s Roadhouse,” about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; “I’d Rather Be Lucky than Good,” a satirical farce about the game of golf, and “Beyond the Blues,” a performance about the power of music.
He’s written three award-winning children’s books in the Seemore the Seagull series and features them in book readings and musical performances at schools, libraries, and children’s programs. Ralph is a retired college professor and has been a professional musician for over 40 years, releasing 12 CD recordings and receiving 4 Boston Music Awards.
To learn more, visit seemoretheseagull.com.
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