A mother's words help a little boy imagine the sights and sounds of the seashore, even though he's never seen the ocean.
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"A young boy, who has never seen the sea, asks his mother to describe it. From there, Zolotow carefully chooses her words to create a poem full of the colors, sounds, and sights of a day at the beach. Minor's softly detailed renderings reinforce the gentle mood." 'SLJ. "[Zolotow's] words have a special lilt that lingers long after the book is closed." 'NYT. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1992 (NSTA/CBC)A Reading Rainbow Selection
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