Bringing the Beach Home
Bringing the Beach Home
Bringing the Beach Home
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Description
Description
A heartwarming picture book about the healing power of creativity and nature as a young child learns to bring the beach home through a special craft, offering comfort during life's transitions. "Delicately warm and lovely. This is an understated yet graceful portrait of a child channeling negative feelings into something beautiful." --Kirkus Reviews In Bringing the Beach Home, Rowan is tired of the back-and-forth between Mom's and Dad's houses--until a special day at the beach with Dad sparks something magical. Initially overwhelmed by the crashing waves and blaring sun at first, Rowan soon finds peace by tuning into nature and using creativity to connect to a sense of home. After they head back, Rowan and Dad craft a wind chime from seashells, a stick, and some pebbles, bringing the magic of the beach back with them. This touching story highlights the power of nature, creativity, and family bonds in navigating transitions like moving between homes. Rowan's story speaks to all families, offering an empowering message of resilience and connection for children coping with life's changes. With lush illustrations and a message that resonates with readers of all ages, this book shows that we can always find a way to hold onto what matters most.
About the Author
About the Author
Laura Atkins is a children's book author, editor, and creativity coach, with over thirty years in the children's book world. She also collects sea glass and creates sculptures and mobiles from shells, pebbles and driftwood. Laura has loved the beach all her life, especially the Bay Area beaches near her Berkeley, California home. She is the co-author of the first two books in the Fighting for Justice series for middle grade readers, Fred Korematsu Speaks Up and Biddy Mason Speaks Up, co-author of the call-to-action picture book, Calling All Future Voters! and author of the light-hearted picture book, Sled Dog Dachshund. Evgenia Penman is a children's book illustrator based in the UK, with roots in Kazakhstan. Her journey began as a graphic designer, where she learned to harness the power of visuals. After serving as an art director in an international advertising agency, she recognized that her true passion lay in storytelling through illustration. This summer, she participated in the Advanced Track at the Picturebook Summer School in Cambridge, pushing the boundaries of her craft. Evgenia is dedicated to creating heartwarming stories that resonate with both young readers and their parents, believing that every book can inspire imagination and foster joy.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Bringing the Beach Home provides a great sense of love, creativity, and natural calm."--Nanny Miss Monique, Childcare Industry Influencer and Early Literacy Advocate
"Atkins writes a creativity- and sensory-oriented story that hints at how art and nature can serve as emotional anchors, offering continuity and renewal."-- "Publishers Weekly"
"Delicately warm and lovely. This is an understated yet graceful portrait of a child channeling negative feelings into something beautiful."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Collective Book Studio
Pub date:
2025-07-01
Length:
40 pages
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