Hamlet and the Magnificent Sandcastle

Deftly written and colorfully illustrated by Brian Lies, Hamlet And The Magnificent Sandcastle is an engaging picture book which is especially recommended for young readers from age 4 to 8, and features the adventures of a pig and his porcupine friend during their trip to the beach. Hamlet is determined to build the best sandcastle ever, yet the water and the weather threaten to tear down his creation, in this simple yet captivating tale. Also very highly recommended is Brian Lies' Hamlet And The Enormous Chinese Dragon Kite...

Our family loved "Hamlet and the Enormous Chinese Dragon Kite," so it was only natural to get the next installment of Hamlet and Quince's further adventures. Hamlet creates a huge sandcastle, but distracted by his creation, he doesn't realize the tide has come in. Quince does a little flying this time! My children love the action and suspense. This is a title that appeals to the adventurer in everyone.

When the impetuous Hamlet builds a marvelous sandcastle upon the beach, complete with dungeons and secret tunnels, he neglects to pay attention to the time or weather. His cautious friend Quince doses on the beach, only waking when a wave splashes him. As a day of fun turns into a day of danger, Quince rushes to the castle before it crumbles to find his friend. Only cooperation and inventiveness will save these friends from certain disaster.HAMLET AND THE MAGNIFICENT SANDCASTLE is one of those amusing, memorable tales that children will plead for again and again. Amid the humor of building sandcastles upon the beach, however, lies a message of friendship and cooperation, presented subtly enough within the tale to avoid becoming didactic or boring. With marvelous illustrations and an adorable porcupine, HAMLET AND THE MAGNIFICENT SANDCASTLE comes very highly recommended.