The Boy Who Held Back the Sea retelling by Lenny Hort paintings by Thomas Locker*

Sarah Clarkson recommended this picture book in her book Book Girl.
The paintings are stunning.
A naughty in Holland discovers a leak in the dike.  Because of his sordid reputation, no one believes him so he remains all night at the dike, plugging up the hole.
This story provides the opportunity to discuss reputation, integrity, forgiveness and repentance.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.