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A Beach Tail

By Karen Lynn Williams
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

By Karen Lynn Williams
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

By Karen Lynn Williams
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

By Karen Lynn Williams
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

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Hardcover $17.99

Feb 01, 2010 | ISBN 9781590787120 | 4-7 years

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Sep 08, 2020 | ISBN 9781635924435 | 4-7 years

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    About 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.

    About 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.

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    About Karen Lynn Williams

    Karen Lynn Williams is the author of over a dozen books for children, including the beloved titles Galimoto and recent award-winners such as Four Feet, Two Sandals and Circles of Hope. Her books often feature children in developing countries, and… More about Karen Lynn Williams

    About Karen Lynn Williams

    Karen Lynn Williams is the author of over a dozen books for children, including the beloved titles Galimoto and recent award-winners such as Four Feet, Two Sandals and Circles of Hope. Her books often feature children in developing countries, and… More about Karen Lynn Williams

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Astra Young Readers
    Feb 01, 2010 | 32 Pages | 9 x 12 | 4-7 years | ISBN 9781590787120

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Astra Young Readers
    Sep 08, 2020 | 32 Pages | 4-7 years | ISBN 9781635924435

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    Praise

    ★ ”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 lovely collaboration suited for every collection.” — Booklist

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