cover image The Boy Who Held Back the Sea

The Boy Who Held Back the Sea

Thomas Locker. Puffin Books, $4.95 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-8037-1049-8

The classic folktale about the Dutch boy who saved his country from flooding by plugging a leak in a dike is illustrated with Locker's characteristically sprawling landscapes. PW said, ``The scenery is magnificent, creating a chiaroscuro effect that is visually stunning.'' All ages. (Sept.)