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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

By Karen Lynn Williams
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

By Karen Lynn Williams
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper

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Mar 01, 2022 | ISBN 9781635925531 | 4-7 years

Hardcover $17.99

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

Ebook $9.99

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.

    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 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 Floyd Cooper

    Floyd Cooper (1956–2021) illustrated over 110 books for children, including Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford, for which he was awarded a Caldecott Honor, the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, and a Sibert Honor. He was also the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award for The… More about Floyd Cooper

    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 Floyd Cooper

    Floyd Cooper (1956–2021) illustrated over 110 books for children, including Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford, for which he was awarded a Caldecott Honor, the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, and a Sibert Honor. He was also the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award for The… More about Floyd Cooper

    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 Floyd Cooper

    Floyd Cooper (1956–2021) illustrated over 110 books for children, including Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford, for which he was awarded a Caldecott Honor, the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, and a Sibert Honor. He was also the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award for The… More about Floyd Cooper

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Astra Young Readers
    Mar 01, 2022 | 32 Pages | 9 x 12 | 4-7 years | ISBN 9781635925531

    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 | $9.99
    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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