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The power of play roars to life in When A Dragon Moves In

The power of play roars to life in When A Dragon Moves In

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A book review of When A Dragon Moves In Author: Jodi Moore Illustrator: Howard McWilliam Publisher: Flash Light Press Summary of When A Dragon Moves In When A Dragon Moves In by author Jodi Moore and illustrator Howard McWilliam, is a charming tale of friendship that’s filled with laughter and playful antics. The charming tale begins with a young boy and his family arriving at the beach, carrying a cooler, an umbrella, beach chairs, and towels. The boy, with his…

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‘Sea Glass Summer’ a Treasure to be Discovered

‘Sea Glass Summer’ a Treasure to be Discovered

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Author: Michelle Houts, Illustrator: Bagram Ibatoulline | Themes: beach, sea glass, treasure hunting, grandparents, family generations, imagination, dreaming, wonder Summers At The Island Cottage Decades ago, a boy named Thomas was spending the summer at his grandmother’s cottage in Michelle Houts’ ‘Sea Glass Summer‘. She gives Thomas a magnifying glass that used to belong to his grandfather. Thomas rushes off, eager to explore the beach. Then, while scouring the stony shoreline, his grandmother picks up a piece of sea glass…

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‘Day At The Beach’ Building a Sand Castle

‘Day At The Beach’ Building a Sand Castle

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Author & Illustrator: Tom Booth | Themes: beach, sandcastles, teamwork, siblings, summer Building a sandcastle together is an annual beach tradition for two siblings in Tom Booth’s Day At The Beach. Big brother, Gideon, is in charge of the structure and design and little sister, Audrey, takes care of the decorations, but this year Gideon has decided to go it alone. He wants to be king of the castle. “But this summer Gideon had a different plan. He was going…

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