Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (May 24, 2011) Publisher’s synopsis: Whoa! Dude! Learning to read surf-speak has never been so easy, or so much fun! It’s, like, totally radical! (If you need a little extra help, check out the non-bogus glossary at the back of the book.) For beach boys and surfer girls of all ages.Īdd this book to your collection: Dude: Fun with Dude and Bettyīy Dana M. Fish does, the power of friendship to light the way through the big-big dark.Īdd this book to your collection: The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Darkīy Lisa Pliscou (Author), Tom Dunne (Illustrator) Fish as he journeys deep into the ocean to new and mysterious places. Very young children will swim along with Mr. Fish has a secret: he’s scared of the dark!
Clam when she loses her pearl, but though he’s fast as a sailfish, as smart as dolphin, and as strong as a shark, Mr. Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) First Edition edition (August 17, 2010) A lush coastal setting and the anticipation that comes with festive preparations form the backdrop for this touching story that warmly depicts the treasured relationship between a child and a beloved grandparent.Īdd this book to your collection: Seaside Dreamīy Deborah Diesen (Author), Dan Hanna (Illustrator) In her picture book debut, Janet Costa Bates invites readers into to a celebration of the strength of family bonds that transcend age and distance. Could Cora convince her to make the trip overseas for a visit? After a nighttime walk on the beach with Grandma, Cora has a dream that gives her an idea for the perfect birthday gift. Grandma is overjoyed to see so many of the people she loves, but Cora knows she still misses family in Cape Verde whom she hasn’t seen in decades. Everyone’s getting ready for the big beach party tomorrow, but Cora still doesn’t know what to give Grandma as a present. Publisher’s synopsis: As family and friends arrive from near and far for Grandma’s seventieth birthday, Cora is surrounded by excited shouts and laughter and the smells of favorite Cape Verdean dishes cooking. Publisher: Lee & Low Books (September 30, 2010) Maybe the dragon really is running amok on the beach, or maybe it’s a little boy’s imagination that is running wild.Īdd this book to your collection: When a Dragon Moves Inīy Janet Costa Bates (Author), Lambert Davis (Illustrator) While adults will recognize the naughty antics as a ploy for attention, children will dissolve into giggles as the dragon devours every last sandwich, blows bubbles in the lemonade, and leaves claw prints in the brownies. That’s when the mischief begins, and the dragon becomes a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, no one believes the boy when he tries to share the news of this magnificent creature. The boy decides to befriend his dragon and they spend time roaming the shore, flying a kite, braving the waves, defying bullies, and roasting marshmallows all while Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is engrossed in her book. Publisher’s synopsis: On a beautiful day at the beach, a young boy brings his bucket, shovel, and imagination, and builds a perfect sand castle. Publisher: Flashlight Press (May 1, 2011)
Picture Booksīy Jodi Moore (Author), Howard McWilliam (Illustrator) Whether you’re heading to the beach, park, lake, or hanging-out at home, we have some great summer-themed books picked out for kids of all ages-including a couple of Young Adult titles. By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
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