Singing Beach Day

Not only is this book a beautifully illustrated story of two children trying to get their Mom to take the day off from work and take them to the beach, it has a greater purpose... or four! 1. To share a fun and colorful story that highlights the beauty of what really makes a family special -- the people in it!2. To celebrate the delight when families are able to take a break and spend time together making memories.3. To rejoice in the awareness of how much children can teach us.4. To...
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Not only is this book a beautifully illustrated story of two children trying to get their Mom to take the day off from work and take them to the beach, it has a greater purpose... or four! 1. To share a fun and colorful story that highlights the beauty of what really makes a family special -- the people in it!2. To celebrate the delight when families are able to take a break and spend time together making memories.3. To rejoice in the awareness of how much children can teach us.4. To donate 100% of the book sale profits to Guatemalan-run, community-based, sustainable projects that change lives, create futures, and protect indigenous land and culture in Guatemala.Written in rhyming verse, this story is brought to life with vibrant hand-painted illustrations that reflect deep emotions of excitement, joy, contentment, and family love. The characters portrayed in the book suggest they are a multicultural family. It could be interpreted as an adoptive or blended family. This book includes art that reflects indigenous Guatemalan painting styles. It also includes a scientific summary suitable for children describing why certain beach sands squeak. The story contains contextual and visual references to the actual Singing Beach, located in the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea in the state of Massachusetts.