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A Beach Tail
How will Gregory find his way back to Dad? Swish-swoosh . . . Gregory draws a lion in the sand. "Don't go in the water, and don't leave Sandy," warns Dad. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer--and soon Gregory is lost on the beach. This wonderful read-aloud book brings to life a summer experience that is all too familiar for young children. Karen Williams's rhythmic text has been paired with Floyd Cooper's brilliant illustrations, revealing the trip down the beach entirely from a child's point of view. A gentle father-son bond is shown in both text and art, reassuring young readers even as they share in Greg's moment of worry at finding himself lost and alone.
Book Details
- Publisher: Astra Young Readers
- Publish Date: Mar 1st, 2022
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 11.80in - 8.90in - 0.20in - 0.40lb
- EAN: 9781635925531
- Recommended age: 04-07
- Categories: • Family - Parents• Imagination & Play• Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings
About the Author
Karen Lynn Williams is the author of over a dozen books for children, including GALIMOTO, a Reading Rainbow Featured Book and one of the New York Times Top Ten Books of the Year. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi, Africa, Karen also lived and worked in Haiti, the setting for her highly acclaimed titles CIRCLES OF HOPE and TAP-TAP.
Floyd Cooper received a Coretta Scott King Award for his illustrations in THE BLACKER THE BERRY and a Coretta Scott King Honor for BROWN HONEY IN BROOMWHEAT TEA and I HAVE HEARD OF A LAND. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Floyd received a degree in fine arts from the University of Oklahoma and, after graduating, worked as an artist for a major greeting card company. Illustrator site: floydcooper.com
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Praise for this book
★ "Scoop up this tale for its strength as a unique beach story and for its warm portrayal of an African-American son and father enjoying the outdoors." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★"A charming tale of creativity and discovery." -- School Library Journal, starred review
★"A charming tale of creativity and discovery." -- School Library Journal, starred review
"A lovely collaboration suited for every collection." -- Booklist