★“Open, clear, inviting...A pitch-perfect portrayal of a summer day.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time.
Billie prefers playing quietly, but the beach is a noisy place. Her energetic dog, Bean, is happy to explore the sand and water. When Billie does try going for a swim, she has a painful surprise and heads back to shore. But Bean digs up something that can help Billie get back in the water where she soon discovers a whole world of quiet solitude and spectacular color beneath the surface.
“Soft, simple text and illustrations in muted beachy colors create a quiet tone for this...gentle story of courage sure to inspire other children to get their feet wet.”
“Told with warmth, and illustrated with light-infused beach scenes, the book invites discussion of familiar events for young readers.”
“Told with simplicity, this everyday story of a trip to the beach will capture the interest of young readers and listeners. The endearing friendship between Billie and Bean is quite appealing.”