Written mainly in rhyme, these stories hark back to a gentler age - delightfully illustrated this book will appeal to all age groups - it is suitable for a quiet read or to be read out loud. ALL AT SEA is a selection of short sea stories - Any sea captain will tell you that their boat has a special personality and feelings all of its own. Join Captain Cuttle and Doris the Dredger on their adventures. THE LITTLE RED CLOCK - A broken clock saves Captain Cuttle and his crew from a shipwreck. A VERY FISHY TALE - Out on a days fishing, Captain Cuttle and Charles catch more than they bargained for! DAPHNE THE DINGHY - abandoned in a garden is rescued by Captain Cockle and proves herself to be a very brave little boat. DORIS THE DREDGER - bullied and taken for granted, comes to the rescue. Never ever underestimate a dredger! These stories were written and illustrated on board boat for the children of the boating community on the Iberian Peninsula - and yes, Doris the Dredger really does exist!