Summary
A day at the beach is full of celebration, helping out, and especially discovery in this energetic and beautiful new book by the New York Times bestselling creator of My Heart and The Book of Mistakes.
Hello, sand. Hello, toes. Hello, ocean. Hello, hello, hello!
In this glowing portrait of beachtime joy, a girl greets the many things she encounters, celebrating them all. Razor clams and sand dollars, the splish and splash of water, logs and dune grass and … u…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593625248 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593625242 |
| Author: | Corinna Luyken |
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 471g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 291mm x 236mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-5 |
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Critics Review
“With text comprised almost entirely of greetings, the book evokes an appreciation of nature, particularly oceanside beaches, while still acknowledging the harm that sometimes befalls them. Luyken eschews proselytizing, her young protagonist instantly understanding the problems with human-made trash and opting to do something about it. Inks, paints, pencils, and more help to bring to life this seaside escapade, the cool foggy morning burning away to a day of sunshine.“—Kirkus
“Brayers, brushes, plastic netting, sponges, and mono-printing techniques give acrylic gouache, ink, and pencil scenes organic, breezy textures. Amid the limited-palette backdrops, scribbly looking sketches of the youth’s gleeful antics supply a likable ebullience on every page.” —Publishers Weekly
“The poetic text highlights the beauty of the landscape and the joy the girl finds in it, as well as the determination to take care of it. A delightful book highlighting the joy of nature and the responsibility people have to care for it. ”—School Library Journal, starred review
Corinna Luyken
Corinna Luyken is the author/illustrator of five previous picture books:
- The Arguers
- The Tree in Me (an NCTE Notable Poetry Book and Indie Bestseller)
- My Heart (a New York Times Best Seller)
- ABC and You and Me
- The Book of Mistakes (which the Wall Street Journal called “sublime”)
She also illustrated several other books, including:
- Patchwork
- Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse
She lives in Western Washington, near the Salish Sea, with her family.
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