Beach Day

This book is as much fun to read when your front yard is covered with snowdrifts as it is when the temperature is soaring! I began borrowing this book from the library in mid-December when my daughter was 2 1/2. Since then we have reached the renewal limit on this book a number of times. It is always a pleasure to find a children's book whose illustrations and text are equally appealing as happens in Beach Day. Maggie Smith's delightful, detailed watercolors will capture your child's imagination and inspire them to look at the book over and over. Karen Roosa's poetic text captures the essence of a day at the beach with lines such as "Waves roar, rush and soar, rolling crashing to the shore" and "Noon light, shimmers bright, in the distance, hot and white". I knew I needed to buy my own copy when I heard my daughter (now 3) reciting verses from Beach Day while playing in her swimming pool. This book is a must-have for any child's library.

I have never reviewed a book before! Ever! Until now that is. I purchased this book at my local childrens book store before my ... daughters first trip to the beach. That was in July and it is now September and my daughter still LOVES this book after almost daily readings. She looks for it daily and constantly mutters "beach day" as she looks around the house for where she last left it. lol Do yourself a favor and get this "gem" of a book. I have read it to her so many times she can read most of it along with me. This is one book I never get tired of reading to her either. Just a great book!!

I'll be honest with you - I bought this book for me! The rhyme and watercolors are truly a magical combination. What a great start for a first time author! The best part is that my two year old loves it just as much as I do!

We checked this book out from the library and my 19 month-old daughter LOVES it!! (So now I am buying it) She wants to read it again and again and referred to it when we went to the ocean recently! The illustrations are cheerful, multi-cultural and fun. The text is rhythmic and enjoyable to read aloud. (Also, I couldn't find it in the brick and mortar book stores) This book about a day at the beach is a fun read for toddlers!

This is truly a magical book - full of fun and full of whimsical and delightful illustrations. A perfect read-aloud book, the spirited text will keep young listeners captivated and begging for many readings. Karen Roosa has created a book that should be part of every home and classroom library. In a word - Fantastic!