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Description
The story follows a man who lives alone on a hill and works as the Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, whose job is to open bottles found at sea and deliver the messages inside to their intended recipients. He has spent his life delivering others' messages while secretly hoping that one day a message would be addressed to him. One day, he opens a bottle containing a party invitation with no name attached, which leads him on a journey to discover who sent it.
Quick Summary
Every message in a bottle has a story, but what happens when the lonely uncorker finally receives one meant for himself turns this ocean mystery into the sweetest surprise. Kids will delight in the unexpected party invitation and the heartwarming moment when the man who spent his life connecting others discovers he's the guest of honor. If your kid loves "The Snail and the Whale" or "Flotsam," they'll adore this undersea treasure. This picture book is perfect for ages 4 to 7 or kindergarten through second grade.