Sand Castle [Hardcover]

Brenda S. Yee (Author), Thea Kliros (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 18, 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up

Jen was building a sand castle. "Can I help?" asked a boy with a bucket. And that was just the beginning. Each new helper knew exactly what the castle needed: a moat, a wall, a path, a road. The castle grew higher and more magnificent. The five new friends were filled with admiration. And then it was time to go home. But how could they leave it? It was Jen, the first builder, who knew just knew just what to do...

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2A cumulative tale thats perfect for summertime sharing. As Jen builds a sand castle, a boy comes along, asks if he can help, and then uses his bucket to dig a moat. One by one, more children join in to construct a path, a road, and a wall. With each newcomer, a line is added to the refrain of the rhythmic text: The castle grew taller. The moat grew deeper. The path grew wider. The wall grew longer. The repetition and simplicity of the words make the story a smart selection for both newly independent readers and for reading aloud. The palette in the watercolor-and-pencil illustrations brings to mind the beach on a less-than-perfect dayjust the time for playing on the shore rather than swimming. The textured tan and beige sand contrasts with the smooth pale blue of the lake. The multiethnic characters are all well drawn and small details give them lots of personality. A breezy story about cooperation, construction, and camaraderie.Dina Sherman, Brooklyn Childrens Museum, NY
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About the Author

Brenda Shannon Yee grew up in Center Line, Michigan, and graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She has written stories, poetry, and science fiction since she was young, and this is her first picture book. She and her husband and two daughters live in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books (April 18, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688161944
• ISBN-13: 978-0688161941
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,052,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book on building friendships., September 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sand Castle (Hardcover)

A girl was building a sand castle on the beach. Another child with a bucket comes along and wants to play and help with the castle. Together they figure out how he can help. A third child comes along with a different tool, and also wants to play, and help. The children play together to build the castle learning to get along with each other. This is an excellent adventure book, with great pictures, for students K-1, teachers and parents.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an engaging and rhythmic story of cooperative effort., July 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sand Castle (Hardcover)

Through succinct and rhythmic language, Brenda Shannon Lee uses the construction of a sand castle to build an engaging story of the rewards of cooperative effort.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sharing and helping, August 19, 2005

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This review is from: Sand Castle (Hardcover)

This story was good for a sand-themed playgroup, but it would be good to teach sharing and helping in any setting. A cute book with sfot pictures and a multicultural spin, too.