A Day at the Seashore

Name: A Day at the Seashore
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780375854255
Price: 6.99 NZD
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By Byron Jackson and Kathryn Jackson and Corinne Malvern

Series: Little Golden Book

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A Day at the Seashore is a charming children's book that follows the joyful adventure of a family spending a day by the sea. They indulge in building sandcastles, exploring tide pools, and enjoying a seaside picnic. The story captures the simple pleasures and excitement of a beach outing, complemented by engaging illustrations.
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In a charming rhyme, this Little Golden Book from 1951 (previously titled "A Day at the Beach") describes what preschoolers will find by the seashore. Full color.

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A classic Little Golden Book—with a summertime theme!

Nancy and Timmy hop out of their beds one summer morning and help pack their swimsuits and lunch. And then it's off to the seashore! In a charming rhyme, this Little Golden Book from 1951 (then titled A Day at the Beach) describes what preschoolers will find there— "You can catch little crabs—if you're quick! You can draw great big pictures right on the beach with a piece of a shell or a stick." Oh, what fun!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780375854255

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

CORINNE MALVERN (1906-1956) was born in Newark, New Jersey. It wasn't long before she and her sister Gladys became well-known child actors. Later Corinne Malvern went on to study with Theodore Lukits at the Art Students League in New York City, and worked as an art editor of the Ladies' Home Journal. A prolific illustrator of Golden Books, Malvern is best known for Doctor Dan the Bandage Man and Nurse Nancy, as well as Frosty the Snowman and The Night Before Christmas, which are among the most memorable and beloved Golden Books. KATHRYN and BYRON JACKSON wrote hundreds of stories for Golden Books, including The Saggy Baggy Elephant, one of the most beloved Little Golden Books of all.

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