Day at the Beach

by Tom Booth (Author) Tom Booth (Illustrator)

Day at the Beach
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

A day at the beach becomes a lesson in sibling bonding for Gideon in this magical picture book. Every summer, Gideon and his younger sister Audrey build a sand castle--together. But this summer, everything changes.

Gideon is going to build the most spectacular sandcastle anyone on the beach has ever seen. And he's going to do it on his own--without any help from his sister.

But much to his surprise, Gideon discovers that building together is more fun and that everyone has their own unique talent when it comes to creativity and imagination, even Audrey.

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A sunny ending for a mild sibling-rivalry story.  

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1--Every summer, Gideon and his family visit the beach for some fun. On this particular trip though, this glory-seeking boy has decided that he would rather build a sandcastle without his sister. Carefully, he crafts his sculpture, then, just as he finishes, some people crash into it. Further attempts are also met with disaster, which prompts him to find a more secluded location. Finally, Gideon is able to create a masterpiece so grand that other beachgoers are drawn to it. Even though the crowds sing his praises, the boy feels lonely, and decides to rejoin his family. The sentiment that "building is most fun when done with others" should resonate with many children. Booth's illustrations fit the content and tone quite well. The art is brightly colored, rendered in an animation style, and overall showcases the creator's understanding of visual media. While the writing is not quite as polished, the images and message make up for it. VERDICT A good summertime read for the whole family to enjoy together. Suitable for storytime or one-on-one vacation sharing.--Rachel Forbes, Oakville Public Library, Ont.

Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781534411050
Lexile Measure
560
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Publication date
May 22, 2018
Series
Jeter Publishing
BISAC categories
JUV029000 - Juvenile Fiction | Nature & the Natural World | General
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
Library of Congress categories
Brothers and sisters
Beaches
Seashore
Sandcastles

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