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Billie and Bean at the beach / Julia Hansson ; translated from Swedish by B.J. Woodstein.
"With encouragement from her energetic dog, a hesitant child tries swimming at the beach in her own time and discovers a colorful world beneath the surface in this beautifully illustrated picture book."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459834415 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition: English edition.
- Publisher: [Victoria, B.C.] : Orca Book Publishers, 2023.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translation of: Billie, Korven och havet. |
| Language Note: | Translated from the Swedish. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Swimming > Juvenile fiction. Beaches > Juvenile fiction. Dogs > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | STO JP Hanss | 31681030026538 | PICTURE | Checked out | 12/30/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
"With encouragement from her energetic dog, a hesitant child tries swimming at the beach in her own time and discovers a colorful world beneath the surface in this beautifully illustrated picture book."-- - Orca Book Publishers
With encouragement from her energetic dog, a hesitant child tries swimming at the beach in her own time and discovers a colorful world beneath the surface in this beautifully illustrated picture book. - Orca Book Publishers
Key Selling Points
- Celebrates independence, trying new things and bravery, even if that takes some time.
- Billie is given the space to try something new on her own time, with encouragement and support from her family.
- Billie demonstrates resilience to a setback and tries something again even though the first time didnât go well.
- Bright illustrations play with light and shadow to capture the textures and details of the beach.
?âOpen, clear, inviting...A pitch-perfect portrayal of a summer day.ââKirkus Reviews, starred review
Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time.
Billie prefers playing quietly, but the beach is a noisy place. Her energetic dog, Bean, is happy to explore the sand and water. When Billie does try going for a swim, she has a painful surprise and heads back to shore. But Bean digs up something that can help Billie get back in the water where she soon discovers a whole world of quiet solitude and spectacular color beneath the surface.
