{"product_id":"bringing-the-beach-home-hardcover","title":"Bringing the Beach Home - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaura Atkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEvgenia Penman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming picture book about the healing power of creativity and nature as a young child learns to bring the beach home through a special craft, offering comfort during life's transitions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Delicately warm and lovely. This is an understated yet graceful portrait of a child channeling negative feelings into something beautiful.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the back-and-forth between Mom's and Dad's houses feels like too much, Rowan finds peace in the sounds of the waves and the feel of the sand. A wind chime made from collected beach treasures becomes a symbol of comfort, resilience, and the power of creating with our feelings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis lyrical story supports emotional regulation and helps children process transitions through grounded, sensory storytelling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Love Inside: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Nature as Comfort: \u003c\/b\u003e Shows how the peace of the natural world can ease anxiety and foster connection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Creating with Our Feelings: \u003c\/b\u003e Encourages emotional expression through imaginative, hands-on projects. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Visual Beauty\u003c\/b\u003e: Lush, expressive illustrations and a cover rich with detail and texture bring the beach--and Rowan's journey--vividly to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Family-Centered Resilience: \u003c\/b\u003e Highlights the strength of family bonds and offers an empowering lens for children navigating shared custody or life's many changes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA powerful story that gives children tools to process change--and reminds them that they can carry peace within them wherever they go.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Atkins\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book author, editor, and creativity coach, with over thirty years in the children's book world. She also collects sea glass and creates sculptures and mobiles from shells, pebbles and driftwood. Laura has loved the beach all her life, especially the Bay Area beaches near her Berkeley, California home. She is the co-author of the first two books in the Fighting for Justice series for middle grade readers, \u003ci\u003eFred Korematsu Speaks Up\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBiddy Mason Speaks Up\u003c\/i\u003e, co-author of the call-to-action picture book, \u003ci\u003eCalling All Future Voters!\u003c\/i\u003e and author of the light-hearted picture book, \u003ci\u003eSled Dog Dachshund\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvgenia Penman\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book illustrator based in the UK, with roots in Kazakhstan. Her journey began as a graphic designer, where she learned to harness the power of visuals. After serving as an art director in an international advertising agency, she recognized that her true passion lay in storytelling through illustration. This summer, she participated in the Advanced Track at the Picturebook Summer School in Cambridge, pushing the boundaries of her craft. Evgenia is dedicated to creating heartwarming stories that resonate with both young readers and their parents, believing that every book can inspire imagination and foster joy.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.7 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43155834208319,"sku":"9781685558369","price":22.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/IY7EL4Zq0r9781685558369.webp?v=1776966975","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/bringing-the-beach-home-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}