A story for every family to share. Create lasting memories, one page at a time.

Follow a young island boy as a special gift from his Nana helps him re-ignite his sense of wonder and adventure, beyond the screen!

Join the Launch List See pages inside the book

Hardcover · 52 pages · Ages 3-7 · Ships worldwide

The Book

Oh no! Fetu (feh-two) is bored! Technology must be the only solution, right? Not quite! Read Nana's Toy Boat to see how a gift from Fetu's Nana opened up the possibility of there being more than one way to have fun. No batteries needed!

Nana's Toy Boat is a vibrant, resonant, story about discovery and adventure, told through warm illustrations that celebrate outdoor play.

  • Format: Hardcover picture book
  • Length: 52 pages
  • Ages: 3-7 years
  • Reading time: About 8 minutes
Join the Launch List

Peek inside the book

Tap or click any page below to see it full-size and easy to read. Once it's open, use the arrow buttons to move between pages, or scroll and drag to zoom in on the pictures.

  • Preview — Fetu's predicament.

  • Preview — The big question.

  • Preview — When in doubt, ask Nana!

  • Preview — A magical moment with a Kingfisher bird.

Join the Launch List

Nana's Toy Boat Launch List

Enter your name and email to join the picture book's launch list. Opt-in below to have the option to hear about new books, sponsorship opportunities, and community events — that part is entirely up to you.

Privacy Notice for Form Submissions
These forms are intended for parents, guardians, and adults. Please do not submit personal information belonging to a child under 13 through this form.
If you are under 13, please ask a parent or guardian to complete the form for you.
If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been submitted, we will take appropriate steps to address the information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

Your name and email are required.

For Parents and Adults
This email signup is intended for parents, guardians, and adults. Please do not provide an email address belonging to a child under 13.
Parents and guardians may sign up to receive occasional news about our books, events, and activities.

We'll use this only to add you to the Nana's Toy Boat launch list. If you opt in below, you can unsubscribe from future emails at any time.

About the Author

Desireé Salamasina has a heart for childhood and a love for simple joys. After her little cousin once claimed that he was bored and that there was nothing to do outside of screen time, she was inspired to turn that moment into a story that she hopes will encourage curiosity, creativity, and connection. Nana's Toy Boat is her first book.

Get Involved

You can support the mission in these ways:

Volunteer With Us

Help host a free community Author Meet & Signing event and help children discover the joy of reading.

Learn About Volunteering
View the Author Meet & Signing Event Page Meet the author and get your book signed!

Common Questions

Bring the adventure home

Nana's Toy Boat hardcover is available only as select preorders.

Join the Launch List

Available in English and Samoan.