This is a story about a young, physically challenged boy named Tommy, who befriends a seal he names Stanley. The two are inseparable and Tommy spends all his free time tossing the ball to Stanley. This story touches on friendships, family, bullies and tragedy. There is a great lesson at the end of the story. It teaches us that many times good things come from hardships that we face in life. This story will touch your heart.

Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13

Story by Thomas I. McKnew Jr. Tom told this story around the dinner table back in 1975, while he was serving as Mayor of Seal Beach, Calif. He never dreamed his oldest son David would turn it into a picture book and DVD 32 years later!	Illustrations by Kevin Scott Collier Kevin's artwork and designs have won awards from The Associated Press, United Press International and the Michigan Press Association. He works for as many as 20 publishers and has illustrated over 40 children's books. www.kevinscottcollier.com
Created by Dave McKnew Dave McKnew is the owner of A Video Prescence.com and has been creating videos since 1993. Dave's most well known video was done for the U.S. Coast Guard. He wrote, directed and produced this video to highlight the importance and operation of the Sector Seattle Vessel Traffic Service located in Seattle, WA. The video was made in 1994 and redone again in 2004 and has been seen by dignitaries and visitors from all over the world. www.avideoprescence.com