Ben the Sea Lion Book​​

Ben the Sea Lion Picture Book Excellent Preloved Condition Tsimshian storyteller and artist Roy Henry Vickers shares an adventure from his childhood in the Indigenous village of Kitkatla, on BC’s north coast. When Uncle Johnny accidentally catches an orphaned sea lion pup in his fishing net, young Roy and his cousin Bussy take responsibility for nursing the tiny creature back to health. They name the pup Ben, short for Teeben—the Tsimshian word for sea lion. With the boys’ loving care, Ben eats and eats and grows and grows, getting up to all sorts of fun in Kitkatla, including towing the boys in their skiff and showing local dogs who is boss! Eventually, Ben must return to the wild, leaving his human friends to remember him fondly. 💌 Combine Items to Save on Shipping! I’m always happy to bundle toys, books, or games to help you save — just send a quick message on your bundle! 🧸 Browse my closet for more: 🪁 Preloved & New Sustainable Toys 🌿 Montessori & Waldorf-Inspired Play 🌲 Wooden Toys | Plush Collectibles 🎀 Baby Shower Gifts | Toddler Favorites 🎁 Heirloom Keepsakes & Gentle Playthings 🧩 Dress-Up | Puzzles | Games | Open-Ended Play ✨ Respectful offers always welcome! 📸 Follow along @hawthorn.bramble on Instagram for restock previews & featured finds. ❤️ New to Poshmark? Use code HAWTHORNBRAMBLE for C$15 off your first order! ❤️