Pearl of the Sea

An interspecies friendship gives a young girl the strength she needs

In this sweet graphic novel, young Pearl dives in the waters off South Africa to help her father make ends meet. On one of these dives, she encounters a wounded sea monster who turns out to be more friend than foe. This tale explores what makes something monstrous and shows young readers the strengths of relying on each other. It's a great pick for fans of animated films in the vein of Studio Ghibli or Cartoon Saloon.