momstown’s got some great suggestions for kids’ books with a beach theme. Perfect to start off the summer!
The Sandcastle Contest by Robert Munsch
Matthew’s family is off to the cottage. When they arrive, there is a sandcastle contest going on. Matthew builds a magnificent sand house . . . one so good that the judges can’t even tell it’s not real!
Corduroy Goes to the Beach
A lift the flap book with multiple flaps on each page – children must ‘find’ Corduroy as he makes his way to the beach with his friends.
Where is Baby’s Beach Ball by Karen Katz
A lift the flap board book in which baby tries to find his beach ball on every page. Babies will enjoy looking at the pictures of scenes at the beach, and lifting the flaps to find the ball.
To the Beach by Thomas Docherty
A wonderfully illustrated story of the imagination. A little boy collects all of his beach gear, and staring out his window into the rain, imagines all the ways he could be transported to the beach and back again.
Caillou – Let’s go to the Beach
A simple book with our favourite friend Caillou – each page shows a picture and text of what we need to go to the beach. Good way to introduce new vocabulary and have children connect words and pictures.
Biscuit’s First Beach Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Cute story in the Biscuit series about the puppy’s trip to the beach.
Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach by Melanie Watt
Another great addition to the Scaredy Squirrel series – this little guy is afraid of everything but always ends up having fun! Humourous read that will be enjoyed by preschoolers.
