A Seal, a seagull friend, and a Very Important Story!
Join Sammy the seal and his best friend Sully on a seaside adventure that shows the power of friendship — and teaches us how something as simple as a flying ring can harm our ocean’s wildlife.
Full of charm, colour, and an important message, Sammy and the Flying Ring is perfect for bedtime reading, classrooms, or family story time.
Written for children ages 4–8, the story follows Sammy the seal and his best friend Sully as they play by the sea. Their fun takes a worrying turn when a lost flying ring becomes stuck around Sammy’s neck. With Sully’s help, Sammy is saved — but the story shines a light on the very real dangers of discarded toys in our seas and waterways.
Written by debut children’s author Sandy Brown and illustrated by EJ Henderson, this charming tale makes a complex conservation issue simple and relatable for children. It’s the perfect book for schools, parents, and community groups who want to teach children how small choices — like swapping to a solid flying disc — can help protect our seas and the wildlife that call them home.
“Seals are such inquisitive, playful animals and easily get into distress and are suffering needlessly because of something as simple as a beach toy,” says author Sandy Brown. “By choosing solid flying discs instead of ring-style ones, families can still enjoy their playtime while keeping our wildlife safe. Not all seals are as lucky as Sammy, and we hope this book can help raise awareness on this issue, whilst making it easy for children to understand.”
The book was written in collaboration with the Seal Research Trust in support of the Flying Rings Campaign 2025 — The Seal Alliance.
About the Author
Sandy Brown is a debut children’s author inspired by her love of the sea, the Cornish coast, and her passion for wildlife protection. Sammy and the Flying Ring is her first book, written to educate and inspire the next generation of sea protectors.
Together, we can make the sea a safer home for seals — one toy at a time.
The Sammy and Sully Adventures 1 (Paperback)
Emma-Jayne Henderson (illustrator)
Publisher: Henderson Brown Publishing
ISBN: 9781036931407
Number of pages: 30
All profits made from the sale of these items are used to fund our charity's mission to promote and protect our precious, native wild seals.
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