Bea by the Sea
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Bea by the Sea

Written by Jo Byatt

Part of the Child's Play Library series

A girl befriends a sand lion, but what happens when it vanishes?

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32 pages· ~530L
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Bookroo's summary

Bea, a lion enthusiast who detests sand, reluctantly visits the beach and discovers an unusual friend—a sand lion afraid of water. As their friendship blossoms, they help each other face their fears. But when the lion disappears, Bea must confront her own anxieties and learn to embrace change. Can she find the courage to cope with loss and uncertainty? This heartwarming tale explores the power of friendship and resilience in the face of life's unexpected challenges.

From the publisher

Bea loves lions and knows everything there is to know about them. She lives by the beach, but she doesn’t like sand one little bit! One day, her mother persuades her to visit the beach, where she meets a sand sculpture of a lion who is afraid of water. Their developing friendship helps each of them to overcome their anxieties, but the next day the lion has disappeared! How will Bea cope? A funny and tender book about the mutual support of friendship, the acceptance of loss, and the resilience needed to accept change.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
April 1, 2021
First published
October 1, 2020
Publisher
Childs Play Intl Ltd
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781786284709

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