The First Day of Summer is June 21st!
Have a Fun Day at the Beach!
Have a Fun Day at the Beach!
Beachcombing: Exploring the Seashore
by Jim Arnosky
This book tells you everything you need to know to become a beachcomber, including what tools you will need (sunblock, sunglasses, hat, and bucket), what kinds of shells to look out for, the different creatures you might see while you are walking on the beach (crabs, jellyfish, or coral), and some other things you might see (coconuts, birds). Each subject has a little definition and some cool facts. See if you can find some of these things the next time you are out on the beach.
Lottie’s New Beach Towel
by Petra Mathers
As Lottie is getting the picnic ready, she receives a package from her Aunt Mattie. It is a new beach towel, and Lottie cannot wait to use it on her picnic. When she gets to the beach, the sand is too hot to walk on, but her new towel comes in handy. She jumps onto the cooler, then puts down the towel, and then keeps this up until she gets to the water. After a swim, she uses the towel to dry off. Soon, her friend Herbie arrives, and they go off in his little boat. Suddenly, the motor dies, and they are stuck. Lottie, though, thinks of using her towel as a sail, and they soon make it to land. As they are eating lunch, they see a strip of white flying by them into the ocean. It is the veil of a little mouse bride, and she is very upset. Lottie suggests that the bride wear her towel, instead. She found so many ways to use the towel that she decides to tell her story to Aunt Mattie, and she writes her a letter.
by Petra Mathers
As Lottie is getting the picnic ready, she receives a package from her Aunt Mattie. It is a new beach towel, and Lottie cannot wait to use it on her picnic. When she gets to the beach, the sand is too hot to walk on, but her new towel comes in handy. She jumps onto the cooler, then puts down the towel, and then keeps this up until she gets to the water. After a swim, she uses the towel to dry off. Soon, her friend Herbie arrives, and they go off in his little boat. Suddenly, the motor dies, and they are stuck. Lottie, though, thinks of using her towel as a sail, and they soon make it to land. As they are eating lunch, they see a strip of white flying by them into the ocean. It is the veil of a little mouse bride, and she is very upset. Lottie suggests that the bride wear her towel, instead. She found so many ways to use the towel that she decides to tell her story to Aunt Mattie, and she writes her a letter.
Splashing by the Shore: Beach Activities for Kids
by Lisa Mullarkey and illustrations by Debra Spina Dixon
This nonfiction book is full of activities that can be done on the beach. The first step is to make sure that you have everything you will need on the beach to have fun and be safe. So do not forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and plenty of water. Then there are a few things you should know about the beach, in order to keep everyone happy, such keeping your music down and not bringing glass containers. It is always important to be safe when out in the sun and in the ocean, so never swim alone and use the SPF that fits you best. There are some fun games to play at the beach and some ideas for crafts that can be made from things you find at the beach. Finally, there are some cool ideas for having your own beach party.
by Lisa Mullarkey and illustrations by Debra Spina Dixon
This nonfiction book is full of activities that can be done on the beach. The first step is to make sure that you have everything you will need on the beach to have fun and be safe. So do not forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and plenty of water. Then there are a few things you should know about the beach, in order to keep everyone happy, such keeping your music down and not bringing glass containers. It is always important to be safe when out in the sun and in the ocean, so never swim alone and use the SPF that fits you best. There are some fun games to play at the beach and some ideas for crafts that can be made from things you find at the beach. Finally, there are some cool ideas for having your own beach party.
Summerhouse Time
by Eileen Spinelli
This fiction book is written in verse, and the verses talk about a family’s “Summerhouse Time,” where the whole family rents a cottage for a month by the beach and has a lot of fun together. The months of June and July are spent getting ready for the trip, and the family buys books and other things (like puzzles and games) that can be used for the trip. While all of the preparation is going on, Sophie notices that her father is acting strangely, but he will not tell her why. Sophie is so excited to see the rest of her family, especially her cousin, Colleen, but Colleen does not seem to want to spend time with Sophie anymore (or anyone else). Her Aunt Liz and Uncle Dave are mad at each other and not talking. Her cousin Tammy is driving her crazy with questions. Will Sophie be able to make it through the summer and have as good of a time as she usually has at the Summertime House? Can she get her cousin to smile again? Will the rest of her family have fun, too?
by Eileen Spinelli
This fiction book is written in verse, and the verses talk about a family’s “Summerhouse Time,” where the whole family rents a cottage for a month by the beach and has a lot of fun together. The months of June and July are spent getting ready for the trip, and the family buys books and other things (like puzzles and games) that can be used for the trip. While all of the preparation is going on, Sophie notices that her father is acting strangely, but he will not tell her why. Sophie is so excited to see the rest of her family, especially her cousin, Colleen, but Colleen does not seem to want to spend time with Sophie anymore (or anyone else). Her Aunt Liz and Uncle Dave are mad at each other and not talking. Her cousin Tammy is driving her crazy with questions. Will Sophie be able to make it through the summer and have as good of a time as she usually has at the Summertime House? Can she get her cousin to smile again? Will the rest of her family have fun, too?
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