Bringing the Beach Home

“Delicately warm and lovely. This is an understated yet graceful portrait of a child channeling negative feelings into something beautiful.” * Kirkus Reviews *“I knew I wanted this book as soon as I saw it…But I didn’t know how much I would love it!” – Elaine Elinson, coauthor of the award-winning Wherever There’s a Fight“Original, deftly crafted, effectively illustrated, Bringing the Beach Home is especially and unreservedly recommended reading…” * Midwest Book Review *“Atkins writes a creativity- and sensory-oriented story that hints at how art and nature can serve as emotional anchors, offering continuity and renewal.” * Publishers Weekly *“This heartwarming tale will inspire readers to use their own creativity in response to nature, helping them feel more connected to themselves and to nature itself.” – Melita Granger, author and editor“More purposeful than plotty, this is a potentially helpful pick for conversations around mindfulness and split households…” * Booklist *“Bringing the Beach Home provides a great sense of love, creativity, and natural calm.” – Nanny Miss Monique, Childcare Industry Influencer and Early Literacy Advocate“Vibrant illustrations … evoke the textures of a beach day, from flowing water to rough sand.” * Foreword Reviews *

Laura Atkins is a children’s book author, editor, and creativity coach, with over thirty years in the children’s book world. She also collects sea glass and creates sculptures and mobiles from shells, pebbles and driftwood. Laura has loved the beach all her life, especially the Bay Area beaches near her Berkeley, California home. She is the co-author of the first two books in the Fighting for Justice series for middle grade readers, Fred Korematsu Speaks Up and Biddy Mason Speaks Up, co-author of the call-to-action picture book, Calling All Future Voters! and author of the light-hearted picture book, Sled Dog Dachshund.

Evgenia Penman is a children’s book illustrator based in the UK, with roots in Kazakhstan. Her journey began as a graphic designer, where she learned to harness the power of visuals. After serving as an art director in an international advertising agency, she recognized that her true passion lay in storytelling through illustration. This summer, she participated in the Advanced Track at the Picturebook Summer School in Cambridge, pushing the boundaries of her craft. Evgenia is dedicated to creating heartwarming stories that resonate with both young readers and their parents, believing that every book can inspire imagination and foster joy.

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