A magical picture book about a little paper boat that wants to be a real boat on a real ocean. When the paper boat learns that there is such a place as the ocean, he is determined to go there so he can be a real boat.On his journey he meets all sorts of friends, from the strong little tug boat to the glittering ocean liner. But he also learns that the real ocean is huge and deep and full of dangers.The lyrical text and illustrations of this modern fable create a world of wonder.