The Boy and the Manta Ray

Leo is a boy who adores the sea and fills his room with ocean treasures, from whale posters to a jar of sea glass. Each Saturday he heads to the beach with his green canvas backpack, his sketchbook and his mom, and his friend Maya shares his endless curiosity about marine life. One afternoon his wish comes true when a huge, gentle manta ray glides into the shallows and circles him slowly, letting him see its dark back and friendly eyes before he sketches its shape.

When Leo learns from his mom that manta rays face dangers such as fishing nets and pollution, he turns his wonder into action. With Maya he creates a fact-filled poster with simple tips, and it travels from the refrigerator to the classroom and the school entrance. Written by Çınar BİBER, this gentle story for early primary readers can be read on Masalcı Baba and offers a warm introduction to ocean conservation.