This moving fishing story that will appeal to young and old alike recounts Leo's fabulous journey in the world of the five peninsulas. Leo is the son of a fisherman who disappeared at sea and now it's his turn to become the captain of a big boat. To do this, he needs a ship, a sail, a net and an anchor! Along the way, he makes new friends who will offer him their help. Beautifully illustrated, the colorful characters are also featured in the sailor songs that accompany the book. Ho hoist! A universal tale about solidarity and the importance of family ties.
Album tracks:
1. Léo and the peninsulas (tale) / Pascale Bussières
2. The Chinese Moon / Fred Pellerin
3. Far away on the sea / Diane Dufresne
4. Making a Boat (Abel's Song) / Claude Gauthier
5. To give what we have (Chanson de la vieille Benoîte) / Clémence Desrochers
6. La Quille-en-Or (Song of Colin) / Robert Charlebois
7. The life of a sailor / Claude Gauthier, Fred Pellerin & Pierre Flynn
8. When I was a little boy (cChanson de Déodat) / Pierre Flynn
9. I saw the pretty girl (Song for Irène) / Pierre Flynn
10. Wind from the Sea / Edith Butler
11. Cast off / Claude Gauthier
12. The little traveler (Song for Leo) / Diane Dufresne, Claude Gauthier, Clémence Desrochers, Robert Charlebois, Edith Butler & Pierre Flynn
Released October 19, 2010.
