"A charming tale of creativity and discovery".

--School Library Journal, starred review

A creative and intelligent little boy must fight his fear and find his way back to his loving father when they become separated at the beach.

When Gregory draws a lion in the sand at the beach, his dad warns him not to wander too far. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer, and soon Gregory is lost. How will Gregory find his way back to Dad? This wonderful read-aloud book brings to life a summer experience that is all too familiar for young children. Rhythmic text and brilliant illustrations reveal the trip down the beach entirely from a child's point of view, and a gentle father-son bond reassures young readers as they share in Gregory's moment of worry at thinking himself lost and alone.

About the Author
Karen Lynn Williams is the author of over a dozen books for children, including GALIMOTO, a Reading Rainbow Featured Book and one of the New York Times Top Ten Books of the Year. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi, Africa, Karen also lived and worked in Haiti, the setting for her highly acclaimed titles CIRCLES OF HOPE and TAP-TAP. Floyd Cooper (1956-2021) illustrated over 110 books for children, including Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford, for which he was awarded a Caldecott Honor, the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, and a Sibert Honor. He was also the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award for The Blacker the Berry; three Coretta Scott King Honors for I Have Heard of a Land, Meet Danitra Brown, and Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea; 10 ALA Notables; and an NAACP Image Award, among other honors. Visit floydcooper.com.

Reviews
"Scoop up this tale for its strength as a unique beach story and for its warm portrayal of an African-American son and father enjoying the outdoors." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A charming tale of creativity and discovery." - School Library Journal, starred review

"A lovely collaboration suited for every collection." - Booklist



Book Information
ISBN 9781635925531
Author Karen Lynn Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Astra Young Readers
Publisher Astra Publishing House