Looking for that perfect children's book about the beach? There are lots to choose from. From books that capture the essence of a summer day, to stories about silly surfing rhinos, the variety of summer themed books are endless. Here are some of the best beach stories available for kids.
Beach
- Publisher: Orchard Books (June 1, 2006)
- ISBN-10: 0439687853
- ISBN-13: 978-0439687850
Beach by Elisha Cooper, literally paints an exquisite watercolor picture of a summer day at the beach. The book depicts several beach scenarios, from sand inside ones ears and bathing suit, to keeping an eye out for jellyfish. This book, which is best suited for children ages 4-8, captures the feeling of summer.
Beach Babies Wear Shades
- Publisher: Tricycle Press (May 1, 2007)
- ISBN-10: 1582462046
- ISBN-13: 978-1582462042
This adorable board book is part of the best-selling Urban Baby series by Michelle Sinclair Colman. It's filled with colorful illustrations and simple text of what babies might do at the beach. Beach Babies Wear Shades is a stylish and appealing book, appropriate for children ages 2-4.
Beach Bugs
- Publisher: Little Simon; Pop edition (June 3, 2008)
- ISBN-10: 1416950559
- ISBN-13: 978-1416950554
This interactive pop-up book by David A. Carter, is another fun version of the popular Bugs series. Kids can lift the flaps, enjoy whimsical pop-up pages and even watch the lightning bugs blink. Best suited for children ages 3-6, but younger tots may enjoy it as well under careful supervision.
What Lives in a Shell?
- Publisher: HarperCollins; 1 edition (April 22, 1994)
- ISBN-10: 0064451240
- ISBN-13:978-0064451246
This science based book by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, introduces young children to crustaceans and other shelled creatures. Written in simple easy-to-read text, this book for children ages 4-8, takes shell collecting to the next level.
Magic Beach
- Publisher: Allen & Unwin (March 1, 2006)
- ISBN-10: 1741144884
- ISBN-13: 978-1741144888
Magic Beach by Alison Lester, is a book that encourages kids to be imaginative. The book depicts children frolicking in the sea, wading in the tidepools and making sand castles in a magical way. Lester's creative story about the activities of a summer day is perfect for children ages 4-8.
Rhinos Who Surf
- Publisher:Chronicle Books (March 2, 2006)
- ISBN-10: 0811852296
- ISBN-13: 978-0811852296
"Rhinos who surf have no fear of mondo waves" writes Julie Mammano in this surf story about three rhinos who like to get up early and surf all day. Chock-full of surfer lingo, this bright and colorful book is a great introduction to surfing for young children. Best suited for children ages 4-6, adults may enjoy reading it too, especially those who surf.
Whether interested in inspiring the imagination of a child, helping one learn educational facts about shells, or just enjoying the intrinsic feeling that is summer, these books are all excellent choices for summer reading.
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