Nelson, once the clumsiest seal in the sea, is always needing his friends to get him out of trouble. When his friends are trapped, can Nelson find bravery inside himself and save the day?

Follow his journey in this modern fairytale to find out.


Poor Clumsy Nelson, he’s always stumbling, bumping or crashing in the plastic polluted sea. We all have times where we feel uncomfortable about who we are. Being clumsy isn’t always easy.

Clumsy Nelson is a message of positive self-esteem, courage, perseverance, and friendship for any child who has trouble finding the hero inside.

Clumsy Nelson is also a fun and engaging adventure into environmental awareness, published by Save the Planet Books.


A story that inspires kids of all ages to never give up and empowers them to find the hero inside.


From the Author

I’m on a mission to engage children and their parents in sustainability. My stories are optimistic and entertaining, sprinkled with magic, friendship, and mystery. I talk about climate change, pollution and environmental issues in a simple but inspiring style.
It’s never too early to change the world, and my books want to make it fun.


“I loved this story right off the bat. Nelson is such a cute and loveable character. You can't help but be attached and sympathize with him when his friends are not so nice. This picture book would be a great addition to anyone's library or classroom. Highlighting critical environmental issues and promoting self-esteem, this children's book will entertain and educate readers for years to come.” - Literary Titan ★★★★★

“What a great way to talk about protecting our nature! Really loved it. Highly recommend!” - Ajanta ★★★★★

“Fun, entertaining and educational” - Matthew ★★★★★

“A heartwarming story about making a change” - Anna★★★★★

“This is an excellent book filled with fun characters that immediately captivated all 3 of my children (ages 9 years old, 5 years old and 3 years old).” - Marcie ★★★★★