Ari lives quietly on a small island.  He collects the interesting debris washed up by the sea.  One day, a large ship stops by and the captain shares wonderful stories about other people and places.  Ari decides to creatively display all his found treasures.  When the captain returns, he’s amazed with all Ari has gathered.  From then on, Ari welcomes friends and visitors from many lands and is never lonely.  The charm of this book is in the unique acrylic illustrations.  The combination of this simple story and intriguing artwork enhance a secondary message of using one’s creativity to beautify their surroundings.