FICTION

Grains of Sand

by Sibylle DELACROIX
illus. by Sibylle Delacroix. 32p. Owlkids. Apr. 2018. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781771472050.
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PreS-K—Wanting a wonderful vacation to never end is a sentiment that many children can relate to. When the family in Delacroix's latest return home from their beach trip, the two young kids find a way to make the vacation last a bit longer. The little girl finds sand in her shoes and she, along with her toddler brother, decide to plant the grains of sand. The siblings imagine fanciful, beach-related objects growing in their garden. The mostly monochromatic illustrations effectively create a magical world full of yellow beach umbrellas, a forest of pinwheels, and a crop of ice cream. Ending with a sweet promise of a trip next year, both children fall asleep peacefully.
VERDICT This is a delicate bedtime story in which young readers will find comfort. Perfect for seasonal sharing one-on-one or with a small group.
Reviewed by Susan Small, Salve Regina University Library, Newport, RI , Apr 01, 2018

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