A Day for Sandcastles by JonArno Lawson, Qin Leng
Published by Candlewick Press on May 10, 2022
ISBN: 1536208426
Pages: 48
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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A wordless book about a family of five that journey to the ocean on a hot summer day. Illustrator Qin Leng’s ink and watercolor technique comes to life with every turn of the page. Readers can easily relate to the family’s journey, visiting the beach, playing in the water, and building sandcastles. This picture book is a great conversation starter between friends and family, as well as a resource for teachers who are educating youth about storytelling structure like beginning, middle, and ending. The target audience is all ages and libraries should consider adding this beautiful picture book to their collection.

Reviewed by Brandon Dyer, Auburn Public Library