Sun by Sam Usher
Published by Templar Books on June 12th 2018
ISBN: 0763699497
Pages: 40
Genres: Adventure
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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A sweet story of a Granddad and his Grandson spending time together on a hot sunny day,.  The day begins with the young grandson wanting to go on an adventure. The grandfather suggest that it would be a perfect day for a picnic, so the two pack up and head out. The Granddad navigates while the Grandson is the look out.  Plenty of time is spent resting on a park bench while on their pursuit for a cooler spot. They finally find the “ideal” spot in a deep cave with a lake. But a band of pirates have also picked that spot. Before you know it,  they are on the huge pirate ship sharing their perfect picnic with the friendly group.  The story ends with the Granddad and Grandson chatting together and concluding that you never know what you will find, if you keep looking.  The watercolor and ink illustrations are colorful and  engaging. Readers will understand the searing heat of the sun and the need for shade.  A feel good story that children and adults will enjoy reading together

Reviewed by Terri Bauld, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport