Set sail on a heartwarming journey with “The Boy Who Loved Boats,” a captivating tale of a young boy’s enduring love for the sea and ships. Aaron, a boy with a vivid imagination and one great desire, finds himself at the crossroads of childhood dreams and the pragmatic wishes of his parents. “The Boy Who Loved Boats” is not just a story about a child’s love for the sea; it’s a journey of understanding, compromise, and finding a harmonious balance between dreams and reality. Embark on this delightful voyage and let the story inspire you to hold fast to your dreams and navigate the vast oceans of possibility.
“My son has been fascinated with boats from a very early age. When he was just four years old, he expressed his dream of becoming a captain. By the age of six, his aspiration had grown; he longed to embark on a cruise ship. Living in New Zealand, we found that taking a cruise was prohibitively expensive.
Though financial constraints limited us, our abundant free time became our greatest resource. This inspired us to find an innovative solution: creating an interactive exhibition themed around ‘The Boy Who Loved Boats.’ This story was born out of a desire to not only fulfill my son’s passion for boats but also to inspire visitors to pursue their own dreams.
“The Boy Who Loved Boats by Vilim and Ognjen Livada is an original story about Aaron and his love for boats. Aaron loved boats so much that he would either daydream about the water and boats, draw pictures of boats, or watch them at sea. He was so fascinated by boats that he had a desire to one day restore an old shipwreck that he would always see at Smiling Rock. Aaron’s parents did not share his enthusiasm for boats or anything associated with it. His parents preferred that he do better in school, play with other children, and help them in the garden. One day Aaron was introduced to a Master Boat Builder and became his apprentice. If you want to know if working with the Master Boat Builder helped Aaron and his parents’ dilemma, pick up a copy of The Boy Who Loved Boats by Vilim and Ognjen Livada.” by Vernita Naylor for Readers’ Favorite
