This Beach Is Loud!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

This Beach Is Loud!

Written and illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

Part of the Little Senses series

A beach trip turns overwhelming; can a father's trick calm the chaos?

3.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 602 ratings
32 pages· 215 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 400L
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Bookroo's summary

A young boy's beach day spirals into sensory overload with the noise and chaos of the shore. As the sand feels sticky and the sounds grow louder, his dad steps in with a calming strategy. Can this soothing exercise turn the tide and save their day? Discover how patience and understanding can transform overwhelming experiences into manageable adventures, offering gentle guidance for children with sensory sensitivities.

From the publisher

Patience, understanding, and a soothing exercise saves the beach day when excitement turns to sensory overload.

Going to the beach is exciting. But it can also be busy. And loud. Sand can feel hot or itchy or sticky…and it gets everywhere! In This Beach Is Loud!, a sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach. Luckily, this kiddo’s dad has a trick up his sleeve to help his son face these unexpected obstacles.

Combining accessible storytelling and playful design, This Beach Is Loud! gently offers practical advice for coping with new experiences to sensitive children on and off the autism spectrum.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
215
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
400L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.8
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
June 18, 2019
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525553458
LCCN
2018045086

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