Reviewed by Melissa Wray
This picture storybook is absolutely delightful! As a
mother of two who spent many hours at the beach with her children in their
younger years, I can say it is perfect for the regular visitor or one-time explorer. Bell
and Long have perfectly captured the exploration and fossicking readily
available during a trip to the beach.
The illustrations are perfect and reflect the
discoveries waiting to be found while exploring the sand, rocks and
water edge formed by the tide. The soft pastel colours Long uses, along
with the detailed patterns included, are gorgeous. The simplicity of the story written
by Bell means that even the youngest reader can read along with the story. However,
the more complex, detailed information about the discoveries along the beach
offers great conversational moments with the young person, usually thirsty to
learn more about the shells and creatures found at the beach.
This book's design is unique. It provides full-page illustrative spreads as well as carefully cut, lift-the-flap-style pages. It is within these pages that further information about the illustrations can be discovered.
I wish this book had been available when my children were younger, but I am so glad it is out there now.
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