Joli Wali Goes to the Sea in Bloomington, MN

Published in 2025
, this
2ND EDITION
is significantly revised from Gina Sequeira's original publication in 2010, in that it delivers far-reaching crucial messages about conservation inspired by her respect for the natural world and concern for its sustainability. Joli Wali's adventure to the sea from a dog's perspective, is a simple story that inspires youngsters to think about communication among animals in nature. A very important message in this book is that humans look at animals not just for their beauty, and definitely not just for what animals can do for humans, but that we appreciate animals for who they are inside - as unique individuals. Gina Sequeira's illustrations celebrate the beauty and subtle complexity of the harmonious ecological relationships among plants and animals - the living spirit of nature. Profits from Gina Sequeira's books are donated to animal protection and advocacy non-profit organizations, many of which are sanctuaries for wildlife and farm animals. "
Joli Wali Goes to the Sea
contains many important messages - life lessons - about our relationships with other animals, plants, and the places they call home. By taking Joli Wali's canine perspective, Gina Sequeira is asking each and every one of us to go beyond our own human experiences - to step out of our senses and shoes - and come to appreciate that all animals and plants and living landscapes are deeply interconnected and depend on one another. Animals should be respected by humans for who they are, and for where they live, because if we don't treat them with kindness and dignity, we will be the losers. We are not alone and cannot have rich, deep, and meaningful lives if we alienate ourselves from the rest of the world. In a nutshell, what's good for them is good for us." -
Marc Bekoff, Ph.D.
, ethologist, conservationist, and author of
Rewilding Our Hearts: Building Pathways of Compassion and Coexistence
;
The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientist Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy -
and
Why They Matter
; and
Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine