Beach Feet

By Kiyomi Konagaya, Masamitsu Saito (Illustrator)

A boy discovers freedom and joy at the ocean's edge.

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32 pages

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A young boy, feeling the heat of the sand, races towards the ocean, embracing the freedom and joy found at the water's edge. His connection to the beach is felt through every step, as sand, shells, and waves create a sensory adventure. What discoveries await him in this seaside exploration?

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The story of a boy’s visit to the beach, Beach Feet opens with a small boy feeling the heat of the sand and then running towards the ocean. Free and independent despite his young age and the tube around his waist, the boy gives himself over to the ocean and the pleasures to be had at water’s edge. Throughout, the boy’s connection to the beach through his feet–the feel of sand, shells, water–is never lost. Unusual perspectives and a pitch-perfect voice make this a standout.Kiyomi Konagaya was born in 1936 in Shizuoka, Japan. At university, he studied English literature and published his poetry in literary magazines. After graduation, he took a job at an advertising agency. In 1977 he won the prestigious Mr. H Award (for new poets) for Little Voyage 26. He also won the twenty-first Takami Jun Prize in 1991, and the twenty-fifth Contemporary Poetry Award in 2007.Masamitsu Saito was born in 1958 in a seaside town along Kujyukuri Beach in Chiba, so he grew up to the sound of waves. He studied graphic design at Tama Art University. His work can be found in magazines and books, as well as on chocolate packages.

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