A gorgeous picture book all about family life by the sea - perfect for summer
Written by Esther Freud Illustrated by Emma Chinnery
From summer days spent playing on the beach, to flying kites in autumn, to buffeting winter storms and treasure hunts in spring, this is a magnificent celebration of the seaside throughout the changing year. This joyful story charts family life by the sea and celebrates many milestones such as birthdays and New Years. Esther’s lively poetic and lyrical text combines perfectly with Emma’s classic illustrations to captivate and enchant young readers.
Published 3 July 2025 by Walker Books Ltd
Reviews
“…the delightful, loose-lined images, reminiscent of the work of Quentin Blake or Simon James, will invite readers to pore over the pages and revel in the text’s unusual depiction of the beach throughout the year.” - Kirkus Review"This is such a lovely book which portrays the beauty of the beach in all seasons and weathers. . . beautiful and charming." - Left on the Shelf"Emma Chinnery’s detailed scenes are a delight and beg to be lingered over; the more you look the more you see." - Red Reading Hub