Written and illustrated by Ginger Ngo
🇨🇦 Listed in Indigo's Most Anticipated Canadian Books of 2025
🌟 Included in Munro's Books Top 25 Bestsellers of 2025 for Children
❤️ Featured in Global News BC's Jennifer Palma's Picks and Keith Baldrey's Bookshelf
Emerson, a two-year-old juvenile elephant seal, keeps turning up in Victoria, BC, despite the best efforts of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans staff—who would like him to know that the provincial capital is not the best home for a 500-pound pinniped.
But what exactly brings Emerson back? Perhaps he longs to try the smoked salmon tea sandwiches at the Empress Hotel? Does Emerson want to roll in the flowers at Butchart Gardens or visit a pal at the Royal BC Museum?
Let's join Emerson to find out!
Release date August 12, 2025 / Harbour Publishing (Canada)
“A delightful story! The lively illustrations beautifully capture the character of this playful elephant seal, while sharing the joy of the people of Victoria who have wholeheartedly embraced him. It is both educational and a lot of fun.”
–Lucky Budd, co-author of Peace Dancer, Hello Humpback and One Eagle Soaring
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