Harbour Seal in Halifax

The true story of a curious harbour seal’s adventure in downtown Halifax one winter night, from the celebrated author/illustrator of Hockey Morning Noon and Night is now available in paperback!

Seal went for a stroll…
The icy puddles were too small for swimming.
The rocks were too tall for climbing.
Seal saw bright lights. They sparkled.
Seal liked the snow.

One snowy night in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, a strange figure peeks out from behind a parked car. A woman shrieks! It’s grey and smelly and has big flippers…what could it be?

So begins a lost harbour seal’s adventure through the steep streets of the sleepy winter city. Soon, Constable and Officer are on the case, and if they work together they just might be able to help the harbour seal find his way back home.

Celebrated children’s author and illustrator doretta Groenendyk brings the true story of Halifax’s famous winter 2015 flip-slippery visitor to life with colourful paintings and simple text. A Harbour Seal in Halifax is destined to become a local family favourite.