My Good Friend, Ted! in Ted's Tale of the Tangled-Up Whale

Join Ted, a Red Blue Whale and grand protector of the ocean, as he encounters a very tangled-up situation! Ted and his friends show that kindness and teamwork help solve tricky problems, especially through love, care, support, and understanding. "True friendships last through every adventure!"

Kudos to Barclay for creating a book to appeal to children and also have a social message to impact parents as well. The cast of sea critters in this story band together in friendship to save one of their own. Ted the Red Blue Whale has the back of all his ocean friends, and he knows they all have his back as well. It is a shame that we are such a destructive creature to the world around us. We need to learn from Daisy, Sam, Eely, and Narwhal Ned and realize how much more we can accomplish by working together for the betterment of the Earth! An excellent book indeed! - Brandon Detwiler (Goodreads)

This book not only captivates children with its charming sea critters but also delivers a powerful message for both kids and parents alike. Through vivid illustrations and a heartwarming tale of friendship and teamwork, it sheds light on the importance of environmental conservation. A delightful and impactful read. - Dahlia (Goodreads)

Such a lovely book with beautiful illustrations - my kiddos loved pointing at all the colorful fish on the pages. Great story of how all the sea creatures come together to help those stuck in the net - and also sheds light on caring for sea creatures too. - Sarah Bankuti (Goodreads)

This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a whale that gets tangled up in a fishing net, and what happens when his friends try to rescue him. It's a lovely lesson about friendship and perseverance, told in rhyming verse, while bringing awareness to a serious problem in our oceans. - Ann Fleming (Goodreads)

All young children will adore the latest in this series of delightfully illustrated, rhyming books by award winning author/illustrator, Robyn Gram-Barclay.

In this latest tale, Ted (the RED whale) tries to help his friend who has become entangled in a discarded fishing net, but in doing so, manages to get himself into lots of trouble too!

This series of interactive picture books provide valuable educational material, fun facts and great conversation starters for all carers of young children, promoting issues including the acceptance of differences, diversity and the importance of kindness.

The world will become a better place if the author continues to add to the series of 'Ted' books!

'True friends last through every adventure!'

I award this book 5 stars. - The Book Dragon (UK)

Robyn Gram-Barclay is an art teacher, a practicing artist and an award-winning author and illustrator. The 'My Good Friend, Ted!' picture book series was inspired by her son's affinity for sea creatures since he was a toddler. Written as a fun poem over the pandemic, Gram-Barclay workshopped the text of "My Good Friend, Ted!" with her students and once given the seal of approval, moved full speed ahead with the illustrations. During the following two years, two more books in the series, 'The Ocean of Colour' and Ted's Tale of the Tangled-Up Whale' were published. The 'Ted' series shares significant themes that children should take to heart including kindness, respect, diversity, acceptance, inclusion, and the importance of teamwork. Written in rhyme and illustrated in vibrant watercolour, each book will engage, enlighten and educate readers about spectacular sea creatures as well as caring for our oceans. Robyn Gram-Barclay is a Sponsor for the world renowned organization Save The Whales to which a portion of the proceeds are donated to help support educational programming and preserve and protect our global waters and magnificent marine life. Robyn Gram-Barclay resides in Bolton, Ontario, Canada with her husband, twin daughters, son, a cat, snake, and fish! Robyn Gram-Barclay is an art teacher, a practicing artist and an award-winning author and illustrator. The 'My Good Friend, Ted!' picture book series was inspired by her son's affinity for sea creatures since he was a toddler. Written as a fun poem over the pandemic, Gram-Barclay workshopped the text of "My Good Friend, Ted!" with her students and once given the seal of approval, moved full speed ahead with the illustrations. During the following two years, two more books in the series, 'The Ocean of Colour' and Ted's Tale of the Tangled-Up Whale' were published. The 'Ted' series shares significant themes that children should take to heart including kindness, respect, diversity, acceptance, inclusion, and the importance of teamwork. Written in rhyme and illustrated in vibrant watercolour, each book will engage, enlighten and educate readers about spectacular sea creatures as well as caring for our oceans. Robyn Gram-Barclay is a Sponsor for the world renowned organization Save The Whales to which a portion of the proceeds are donated to help support educational programming and preserve and protect our global waters and magnificent marine life. Robyn Gram-Barclay resides in Bolton, Ontario, Canada with her husband, twin daughters, son, a cat, snake, and fish!

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