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The Tidely-Idley Returns to Sea
The Tidely-Idley Returns to Sea
By Sam and Hazel Coolidge
Illustrated by Pamela Pittsley
Enjoy this blend of fiction and fact that will appeal to all ages. Pamela’s beautiful watercolors bring Sam and Hazel’s story to life.
The father/daughter team of Sam and Hazel restore an old Coast Guard boat to resemble Burt Dow’s Tidely-Idley, made famous by author Robert McCloskey. As Sam notes, “This is a story of fiction, based on actual events. Everything in the story after we got the boat home really happened.” The two work hard together—along with a lot of neighborly help—to get the boat in shape to take to the water. Clackity-Bang, Clackity-Bang! Pamela’s beautiful watercolors run throughout the book, and there are plenty of photos showing what it took to get Tidely-Idley shipshape. A fun story for all ages!
Royalties earned from the sale of The Tidely-Idley Returns to Sea have been generously donated by Sam Coolidge to the Chase Emerson Memorial Library in Deer Isle, Maine.
About the authors
Sam and Hazel Coolidge, a father-daughter team, share a love for the sea, boating, and Robert McCloskey’s timeless works. As lifelong residents of Maine, they enjoy spending time aboard their boat, exploring the coastline and its many islands. Inspired by their shared adventures, they brought their own Tidely-Idley to life. This passion led them to create The Tidely-Idley Returns to Sea—a heartfelt tribute to the coastal life they hold dear.
About the illustrator
Pamela Pittsley is a professional artist with more than 20 years of experience in commission and original artwork. Her clients have included businesses, charities and private collectors. She works with traditional media— acrylic, watercolor, oils, etc. She lives in southern New England with her husband, daughter and three cats.
Hazel Coolidge and the Tidely-Idley. Note the Giggling Gull on the stern!
ISBN: 978-0-941238-39-7
Library of Congress Control Number: 2025934117
Publish date: 2025
BISAC: JUV001000 JUVENILE FICTION/Action and Adventure/General
Dimensions: 11” x 8.5” (horizontal)
Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Printed in the USA by My Book Printer, Madison Heights, Michigan