A Day at the Beach (Hardcover)

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PreSchool-Grade 1–When a father panda takes his son and daughter for a drive to take a look at the ocean, the water looks so inviting that they want to go in but–no swimsuits. Alice suggests they go home and get them (It'll only take half an hour). What evolves is a day at the beach with numerous trips back and forth for goggles, shovels, a camera, and more because, after all, It'll only take half an hour! The characters and background are composed of clay, wire, and cardboard, painted in primary acrylic colors, and then digitally photographed and computer generated, giving the story a three-dimensional look with a puppet-show feel. This is a warm family story that youngsters will enjoy, especially when they chime in on the repetitive line.–Wanda Meyers-Hines, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville, AL
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Product Description

What a perfect day! The ocean is sparkling in the sun, and Alice B. and Baxter want to dive right in . . . but they don't have their swimsuits.

Or their goggles.

Or anything else.

Luckily for them, they do have Dad. He has just what they need to make their day at the beach the best ever!

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books; First Printing edition (June 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060799811
• ISBN-13: 978-0060799816
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #333,149 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Paper Sculpture Illustrations Make This a Very Unique Children's Book , August 8, 2006

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Dad takes Alice B. and Baxter to see the ocean. It's so beautiful, they want to get in the water. They ask to go home so they can get their swimsuits.

"It'll only take half an hour," Alice B. says.

Dad drives them back to the house.

Alice B. and Baxter play and play and play. But wouldn't it be great if they had their goggles?

"It'll only take half an hour," Alice B. says.

Dad drives them back to the house to get their goggles.

And so the pattern continues as the pandas play and discover things they wish they had with them at the beach. After the many trips home, Dad finally comes up with a solution to give them everything they need while at the beach.

These pandas know how to have fun. Their excitement over the beach and the many things to do there is contagious.

Ed Briant has created a really unique children's book aimed at the baby-preschool reading level. With his paper sculpture illustrations, A Day at the Beach is a book both parents and children can appreciate. The book will quickly become a household favorite with its lovable characters, creative illustrations and enjoyable story line.