

His dad tells Jabari that he feels scared too, and sometimes after a deep breath and telling himself he is ready, the thing stops feeling scary and feels like a surprise instead. Jabari is ready to jump off the diving board. Rhyming, colorful, and playful, this is sure to inspire lots of crown-making crafts. If you stand by the ocean, she’ll see you, and you can give her the crown, maybe even giving you a fin so you can swim with her. And you can meet one if you follow the steps in this book! First, you’ll need to make a crown for her using shells, coral, grass, driftwood, and tumbled glass. How to Meet a Mermaid by Sue Fleiss, illustrated by Simona SanfilippoĮvery hundred years, the mermaids come to shore. Take a trip to the beach in this gorgeous wordless picture book about a playful day building sandcastles.

What will they do? Share their picnic, of course! What a great life lesson.Ī Day for Sandcastles by JonArno Lawson, illustrated by Qin Leng

I said, “What about this way, Granddad?” // The sun beat down.” When the duo finds the perfect spot - in a cave - it’s already taken by pirates. “ So Granddad navigated and I looked out. On a very hot day, Sam and Grandad make a picnic and set off to find the perfect spot.The repeating language builds tension in the story, making for a perfect read-aloud experience. The comic panels and illustrations feel fresh and atmospheric. The trip ends up being a wonderful experience! And it’s a wonderful reading experience, too. But the guests don’t like the sand food or the sand in their clothes, so how will the little girl fix things? (A sand ball fight!)Įrnestine shares all the important details about her first camping trip, from packing to hiking and even getting a little scared in the night. What happens when this little girl builds a sandcastle? She makes a castle with turrets and domes that kings and queens visit and host grand parties.
