At the Cape Cod shoreline, gulls perform acrobatics in pursuit of a sea star.

The Happy Hollisters discover that the lighthouse lamp they received as a gift contains a tiny treasure, and they are eager to join their relatives at the beach to search for more!

Young readers can see the sights of various cities with Max, a loveable puppy, in this series of children's books that emphasize learning with simple shapes and vibrant colors. Readers will follow Max on his busy day of sightseeing with stops at historic landmarks and lesser-known locations found in each city. A young dog leads children on a day at the beach Max Explores the Beach follows Max on a busy day splashing in the ocean and playing in the sand, including fun activities that children will respond to while developing their prelanguage skills.

Allegory about a sea gull who seeks to attain perfect flight. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Using a fictionalized approach, readers join a family as they explore the sand, sun, and waves at the beach for the first time. Colorful illustrations capture the vibrancy of the beach in a way that is sure to captivate beginning readers. Easy-to-follow, accessible text and a useful picture glossary aid in the development of vocabulary skills and the retention of new facts.

This Level 1 reader is suitable for Preschool to Grade One pupils, and is part of a four-level programme of narratives for beginner readers. Written in association with the National Literacy Trust, this book is one of a structured programme which children can work through from basic word repetition to real-life accounts of the San Francisco earthquake. The books are chosen not only because they appeal to the correct age group but also because they are gripping and really grab and hold the reader's attention.

When Skyler C. Gull builds a sandcastle, he finds it missing and goes on the search for the "sandcastle thief." This charming seaside tale will delight children of all ages.