When two unlikely characters find each other they decide that friendship is better than instinct.Remember that wonderful, feel-good moment when, for the first time, we see a tender, loving exchange between two animals? In Herman and the Princess Gull, it is especially heartwarming because the two animals would normally be life and death enemies.Herman was inspired by a true event on a lovely beach in Costa Rica. The author includes the "backstory" at the end, lending a nice, educational touch to the "cast of characters."Herman and Antares will melt hearts and become heroes of the sea for children everywhere. Be prepared-kids ask to hear this story night after night.