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It's time to hit the beach! Readers of this lovely book can read along while the characters get ready for a day at the beach. They'll find out what they'll pack to make the outing an enjoyable one. This accessible, inviting volume will motivate readers to follow the narrative and practice their reading fluency. A strong correlation between the photographs and the text provides support for reading comprehension. High-frequency sight words and phonetically decodable words offer encouragement as readers gain confidence in their language arts skills.

Shan and Chet's sandcastle building ends abruptly when a thunderstorm sweeps in. Readers will be challenged to blend new words using the th digraph while practicing words with previously taught sounds. Shan and Chet will be challenged to get home before the rainstorm completely soaks them. This book includes numerous words with initial and final th digraphs, including a few that will encourage the readers to begin to decode more complex words like thunder and Thursday.

Chet's seashore adventures continue as he, his sister, and his mother go beachcombing. They have fun imagining the origins of the treasures they find. Meanwhile, readers have multiple opportunities to practice the sh digraph blended with familiar short vowel sounds, along with words using the ch digraph taught in the previous book. They will soon find that they can form new words with their sh and vowel blending.

Zack and Chet share memories of their wonderful times at the beach. They look at photos and laugh about some of the things that happened. Throughout this book, the readers have numerous opportunities to use the various digraphs as well as the suffix s. Multiple short vowel words along with a small list of high frequency words provide a text that consolidates the early decoding skills of the readers.

Chet and his family visit the seashore and Chet has a lot of experiences while he is there. Readers will have sympathy as the sand makes him itchy and feel the excitement as he plays in the waves. They will read many words using the ch digraph at both the beginning and the end of one syllable words as well as practice the short vowels they learned earlier in the series.

In Bri Goes to the Beach, beginning readers learn about the thoughts, emotions, and body sensations associated with new situations and how we can mindfully address them. Follow along as Bri visits the beach, at first experiences disappointment, and learns how to address it and enjoy herself. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience about a new situation. A Let's Review! quiz asks readers to reflect on the story, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Bri Goes to the Beach also features reading tips for teachers and parents and a table of contents. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun fiction for emerging readers. Bri Goes to the Beach is part of Jump!'s First Experiences series.

From the author of the hit Kissing Booth series comes another sizzling story following three very different girls on summer vacation! Equal parts romance and humor, this is the perfect beach read for your next getaway.Luna, Rory and Jodie are strangers in the need of a getaway... Luna has unexpectedly broken up with her boyfriend. Rory has to come up with a creative way to break it to her family she wants to pursue her art passion. And as for Jodie, she feels lost in both life and love. But these three strangers have one other thing in common: they are on their way to the same resort. As their lives collide under the sun, will they have a summer they'll never forget?

Deen is going to the coral reef. Practice reading words with'ee'as you join him on his adventure! This book uses the Dyslexie font to make reading easier for people with dyslexia. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The weather is scorching and the ice-cream is being consumed by the gallon so the whole Magory family make their way to the beach to cool off. Johnny, Lily-May and Ruairi, all lathered in sun cream, have a ball making sandcastles, the best Ireland has ever seen, pretending they are Olympian long-jumpers in the sand and surfing down sand-dunes meeting lots of sea life along the way from hermit crabs to chilled out barnacles. When it's time for lunch, obligatory sand-sandwiches are consumed with Ruairi on guard for the pesky seagulls. Johnny then rushes off to the sea only to be told he must wait an hour after eating or he'll get a stitch. In his most daring move to date, he tiptoes into the sea anyways. When Lily-May and Ruairi rescue him, (from water that's only knee height!) he wonders which is worse, the fright he got or the possible lecture from the lifeguard, Mammy and Daddy!

Jean and her family spend the day at the beach. This C-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features ambiguous vowels and uses repetition to build recognition. Featured vowel sounds include: /ea/, /oo/, and /ou/. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, Ph.D., a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed the series format. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.

Leah and her friend play at the beach. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long'e'sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Author Cecilia Minden, Ph.D., a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed the series format. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.

Primer lugar del certamen nacional de literatura'Premio a las Letras', categoría Infantil y juvenil, obra inédita. Uruguay, 2019. Para Samanta, el camino para llegar a la costa puede ser más largo que las cinco cuadras que hay de su casa a la playa y hoy es el día que decidió recorrerlo ella sola. Se acomoda la visera, chequea que sus chancletas no estén puestas al revés y vacía la mochila por tercera vez para asegurarse de tener todo: balde con manija para transportar agua, ¡listo! Tres palas, dos de distintos tamaños y una para prestar, ¡listo! Repelente, protector, crema de cacao para los labios, ¡listo! Dos toallas, una con capucha y otra de repuesto, ¡listo!... Vuelve a ajustar la mochila, confirma, otra vez, tener las chancletas bien puestas, la derecha en el pie derecho y la izquierda en el izquierdo, y empieza a golpear palmas. Acompaña a Samanta en su viaje a la playa. En el camino encontrarás a su madre, cómplice de la aventura, un perro, algunos inconvenientes y una visión del mundo distinta, aunque no tanto.

Clem is an explorer, a collector, a protector of the seas! Treasure hunting on her beloved beach, she stumbles across Crab, whose claw is stuck in a plastic bag. Crab will be much safer and happier in the city with Clem, but doesn't he belong on the beach? A stunningly illustrated, timely tale of cleaning up our beaches, with the message that every small action helps.

The Moon and More and Just Listen, together in one volume from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen!Sometimes you think you have it all. Great friends, a loving boyfriend, and a strong sense of personal identity. But unexpected things can happen. People come and go. The appearance of a new boy in your life can turn your world upside down. It might make you throw all caution to the wind - or bring you back closer to earth. What if he is hiding secrets of his own? Is it better to be safe than sorry? From acclaimed bestselling author Sarah Dessen, here are two books about exploring your heart, giving free reign to your emotions, and rising above the expectations of others.

'Why did I think camels were only in the desert? Camels on the beach are camels, too.'Wherever a camel is, it can walk in another, better way. Just like the path that Amal, the main character of the story takes, no matter where we were born or where we are living now, we can create a more beautiful world together as global citizens.

The main characters in the story, Lam, Hong, and Thu, are shocked to find the Hai-Phong beach in Vietnam, full of plastic wastes. The three Musketeers heard the story of a plastic witch from a cat grandmother and think about how to solve the curse of the grandmother, who turned into a cat. Can the Three Musketeers solve the curse and be heros?

Hooray, it's a beach day! Come along as this family builds sandcastles, plays in the waves, and hunts for seashells. This lively rhyming read-aloud tale will have everyone clamoring for a day at the beach.

Come along to the beach. How many letters of the alphabet can you find in the sand and sun? Remember your sunscreen!

When a boy, his family, and his pet dragon spend a day at the beach, what will they do? They swim, play and enjoy seeing boats and birds. The Dear Dragon Developing Readers series provides young readers practice reading with simple story lines, familiar topics and vocabulary, and fun illustrations that support the text written at F&P level C. Each book contains educators'resources which include picture glossary, reading reinforcements and activities. Teachers'notes also available on publisher's website.

Maya the dog likes to play at the beach, digging in the sand, running in the waves, and more. Pair this delightful, illustrated fiction story with its nonfiction companion book, We Like Summer.

A day at the beach is always a lot of fun. Grace and Ross go to the beach with their gran and have the best day ever.

Seagull Sid and his fine feathered mates are sick of looking at all the rubbish that people leave behind at the shore. But how can the seagulls reclaim their beach from the trashy humans? No worries, Sid has a mischievously messy plan of attack — watch out below!Rollicking rhymes and delightful drawings highlight this tale by the bestselling team of storyteller Dawn McMillan and illustrator Ross Kinnaird, the cheeky creators of I Need a New Butt! and Doctor Grundy's Undies.

Madison loved the beach, especially making memories with her Granddad.'Maddie the Mermaid,'he declared her one summer day. Summers at the beach house were always the best times they shared together. Then one day, Maddie's world changed with the loss of her Granddad. Find out how Maddie begins her grief journey and how her beach walks and her faith in God help her to heal.

Sigrud Olson Nature Writing Award, Notable Children's Book Green Earth Book Award, Honor Book There are days in late winter when the Pacific coast enjoys a brief spell of clear, warm weather. Most of the winter storms have passed and the summer fog has not yet settled in. This is when some coastal communities plan their annual beach clean-ups. In this sequel to Ellie's Log and Ricky's Atlas, Ellie and Ricky travel to the Oregon coast from their home in the Cascade Mountains to help with a one-day beach clean-up. Hoping to find a prized Japanese glass float, they instead find more important natural treasures, and evidence of an ocean that needs its own global-scale clean-up. Ellie and Ricky are amazed by their discoveries at the edge of the world's largest ocean. Together, they realize the power of volunteering and grapple with the challenges of ocean conservation. In her journal Ellie records her observations of their adventures in her own words and pictures. With charming pen-and-ink drawings and a compelling story, Ellie's Strand makes coastal science exciting for upper elementary school students. It will be a treasured companion for young beach explorers everywhere.

Bebo and Juan are going to the beach, but Juan needs help from his friend to remember what to bring.

Fun at the beach! Alex packs toys for a beach trip. Duck and Goose have try a new sport at the lake. Emma realizes that the wild animals should be free, no matter how small. Learn a safe and easy trick for examining sea creatures up close. Stories by Larry Dane Brimner, Dagmar Kost, Marianne Mitchell, and Les Ewen.

'The Boy And Girl'is a whimsical parable about a boy and girl, playing on a beach and building sand castles, learning about love, life and growing old together.

“An undeniably enjoyable read.” —Booklist “A charming sequel.” —School Library Journal Roxie and the Hooligans are back and this time, Smoky Jo is swiped by a kidnapper who is as blunder-prone as Roxie, Uncle Dangerfoot, and Lord Thistlebottom are clever.Roxie is back! And that means the Hooligans are not far behind. The last time we saw the lot of them, they were being honored as town heroes for thwarting a bank robbery. Now these friends find more trouble afoot…that is, Uncle Dangerfoot to be exact. Roxie's most beloved uncle is taking her on vacation to a beach house, and of course the Hooligans sneak along. But their little beach vacation is not what it seems when the Hooligans unveil the secret invention Uncle Dangerfoot has been hiding from his nemesis, who would do anything to get his hands on it. So when one of those rowdy, messy, trouble-making Hooligans goes missing, the suspect is obvious. But, when it comes to those LOUD, mess-making, rambunctious, always-hungry, ill-mannered Hooligans, what's worse: Missing a Hooligan? Or staying sane while keeping her hostage?!

A new addition to Carmela Lavigna Coyle's Do Princesses...? series! Join our favorite princess as she explores a sandy beach!

Desmond and Andres battle beach bullies who also happen to be creepy monsters in the third book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series!When you go to the beach with Desmond Cole, it isn't all sand, surf, and sun. It's more like, ghosts, ghouls, and gloom. And yes, being haunted while there's sand in your swimsuit is annoying, but at least you can always count on one thing—beach life is never boring with Mersurfers around. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

When the People go away to the beach, Albert decides to make a beach of his own in the backyard sandbox. The only problem is—how to fill up his'beach'with water! (Math concept: Volume/Capacity)

Wally and Molly go to the beach. Molly puts on sunscreen but Wally does not. Who will have a better day?

Amelie, her parents, and her little sister Maya travel to the Netherlands to spend their summer holiday at the seaside. She finds it exciting being in a different country. Every day, she plays with her new friend Anneke, a Dutch girl, who is excellent at pulling funny faces. Amelie likes going for walks in the dunes, but most of all she enjoys going to the beach. She has exciting experiences such as a real storm with a spring tide, and an adventurous walk on the beach. Amelie has a great time in Holland, but at the end, she also looks forward to going home again.

A girl searches for the truth when two of her classmates are caught in the crosshairs of a murder mystery in this Edgar Award­–winning novel from Willo Davis Roberts.Cici expected the summer to be special. She had no idea it would change her life forever. Two kids, two lives, ruined before they even began. One, a girl, dead—strangled in an empty cabin. The other, a boy, spending the rest of his life in jail for her murder. To Cici, it all seems so unreal. These were kids she had grown up with, whom she had known. She can't believe Brody Shurik could have murdered Zoe Cyrek. Something's going on here, and Cici's going to find out exactly what it is. But Cici has an even harder time believing what she uncovers. Could the murderer really be someone close to her? Maybe even a member of her family? And if Cici's on the right track, could she become the murderer's target?

A rowdy family comes to stay at the holiday cottages where Laura's mum works. Laura notices that they are always leaving their puppy behind and so she offers to take it for walks. But when the family is forced to leave, Laura finds herself having to say goodbye to the little dog much sooner than she thought… A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Animal Ark.

For one young boy, it's a perfect summer day to spend at the beach with his family. He scours the high tide line for treasures, listens to the swizzling sound of barnacles, and practices walking the plank. But mostly he waits for high tide. Then he'll be able to swim and dive off the log raft his family is building. While he waits, sea birds and other creatures mirror the family's behaviors: building and hunting, wading and eating. At long last the tide arrives, and human and animal alike savor the water. Another beautiful ode to life lived in harmony with nature, and by the labor of one's own hands, from an artist of great warmth and clarity.

Will a trip to the beach be a blast or a bummer when Miss Moo brings all the wrong things?

The Garcia family is off to the beach. They enjoy jumping in the waves, building sandcastles, and most of all, finding treasures. They even manage to bring a bit of their fun home to Tío Alex and Spooky. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award:A young girl learns some hard truths about human nature in this thought-provoking, beautifully crafted novel. Tomorrow, Emma's uncle is coming to take her to his house on Long Island while her father undergoes surgery and her mother stays with him in hospital. For two whole weeks, Emma will be stuck with her father's half-sister: the strange, bossy Aunt Bea. Luckily, Emma makes a friend at the beach, Bertie, and the two girls begin building a village made entirely of shells. There's the mayor's house, constructed of sand dollars and with a roof of pinecones, and the main street with white bubble shells. Every day the girls add to their village by the sea. Then, just before Emma is to return home, something awful happens. In this thoughtful novel, Newbery Medal and Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Paula Fox offers an unflinching and candid depiction of forgiveness and unconditional love.

A “beautifully written” dark fable from a doll's point of view—by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Lost Daughter and the Neapolitan Novels (The Washington Post). One of NPR's Best Books of the Year. Readers of Elena Ferrante's The Lost Daughter may recall the little doll—lost or stolen—around which that novel revolves. Here, Ferrante retells the tale from the doll's perspective. Celina is having a terrible night, one full of jealousy for the new kitten, Minù; feelings of abandonment and sadness; misadventures at the hands of the beach attendant; and dark dreams. But she will be happily found by Mati, her child, once the sun rises... “Everyone should read anything with Ferrante's name on it.” —The Boston Globe

Concepts of counting and building are combined in this fun trip to the beach. Bright illustrations and key details will help readers learn the steps of building and decorating a sand castle. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Sand Castles.

18M copies of Elena Ferrante's books sold worldwide Left alone on the beach to fend for herself, a doll named Celina is having a terrible night. The Mean Beach Attendant of Sunset is trying to steal all her words, the Fire wants to burn her, and the Sea refuses to answer her prayers. Worst of all, she has been abandoned by her mamma, the little girl Mati, who now has a new kitten to play with. Between one misadventure and another, night turns to day, and when the sun rises Celina will see everything a little more clearly. The Beach at Night is a short, moving, and mysterious tale for future and present readers of Ferrante's beloved novels.'Classic Elena for beginners and their Ferrante-fevered parents.'—The Times

Ever since Grandpa got Parkinson's, Noah has noticed he hasn't been the same. He doesn't have as much energy as he used to, and sometimes when he's excited or happy, he can't smile. Noah worries that Parkinson's is his fault, but Grandpa assures him it's not—and it won't stop him from having fun at the beach!

A long, long drive.It's been a yearof dreaming, waiting.Now, summer's here.In a funny and heartfelt celebration of family, vacations, and the joy of the sea, Deanna Caswell and Amy June Bates capture the essence of summer—building sand castles, jumping the waves, and watching the stars come out after a long day at the beach—and the love that warms every moment.

A charming summer story that's just right for toddlers, from the team behind the critically acclaimed picture book Mine! What does a toddler say when she drops her sunglasses in the sand?'Uh-Oh!'What does she say when a seagull lands on her sandcastle?'Uh-Oh!'What does she say when she finds a crab in her pail?'Uh-Oh!'And what does she say when a BIG wave is coming? That's the biggest'Uh-Oh!'of all! This nearly wordless story of toddler adventure perfectly captures the dynamics between the youngest friends and the sheer pleasure of that favorite toddler word: Uh-Oh!

This evocative wordless book about the mysteries of the sea invites readers to tell the story in their own words, which stimulates the imagination and helps develop visual literacy. Follow Alison Jay's distinctive crackle-varnished artwork as a storm -- and what it brings -- transforms the seashore for a day. Includes endnotes on marine life, lighthouses and the intriguing world of items that wash up on beaches.

A tribute to friendship, boardwalks, and summer, this storybook tells of Ben and Zip, two best friends who will keep readers laughing, cheering, and guessing until the very end when they are reunited after a rainstorm. Ben is short, but his best friend Zip is even shorter. One day while strolling along the boardwalk a summer shower blows in. There's a clap of thunder, and Zip runs off in fear. Ben pushes through the crowd to find Zip, but being so short, all Ben sees are knees. He climbs onto a bench, but now all he sees are bellies. He clambers onto a picnic table, and all he sees is hair. Ben is sure he'll glimpse Zip when he climbs to the highest point on the beach, the lifeguard stand, but Zip is nowhere to be found. Ben finally does find Zip-his best friend and dachshund-hiding out beneath the boardwalk, and the pair snuggle and munch on popcorn while the puddles dry and the beach-goers emerge from under the awnings. A unique lost-and-found tale with a surprise ending, brimming with lively illustrations, and filled with rhyming refrains that roll off the tongue, this storybook is a great read-aloud for kids of all sizes.

Come to the beach with Noni - the nicest pony you could ever meet - in this purely delightful rhyming story for young children by the much-loved Alison Lester. You may have met Noni already in Noni the Pony.HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Early Childhood, 2015Noni the Pony is friendly and funny. She loves going down to the beach when it's sunny. With her two very best friends Dave Dog and Coco the Cat, and the cows from next door, it's going to be a wonderful day.Alison Lester's books are favourites with children and adults around the world. Magic Beach, Imagine, My Farm and Are we there yet? are Australian classics.

In this delightful follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Duck & Goose and Duck, Duck, Goose, Duck wants to go on an adventure. Goose doesn't. He doesn't see the point. After all, why would they go anywhere when they're happy right where they are? But then Goose sees the ocean and loves it. Who doesn't? Well, Duck, for one!This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.

When the People go away to the beach, Albert decides to make a beach of his own in the backyard sandbox. The only problem is—how to fill up his “beach” with water! (Math concept: Volume/Capacity)