By Júlia Moscardó (author) , Julia Moscardo (illustrator)
"A beautiful, warm depiction of an important day at the beach"
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July 2024 Debut of the Month
Lula and her dad are going on holiday to the seaside, but for the first time, Simone and her son Theo are coming too. Lula isn’t sure about this; she’s never had a big brother before and she’s certainly not happy when Theo puts her bucket and spade in the car.
But then they arrive at the beach and Theo offers to help Lula with her sandcastle. By the end of the day, the two are firm friends and making plans for tomorrow.
Júlia Moscardó’s illustrations depict a small child’s experience of a sandy beach beautifully, you can almost hear the seagulls and smell the salt, while Lula and Theo, playing in the sand and jumping the waves, are full of life and movement. A lovely book to share and with a particular relevance for newly blended families.
For another perfect depiction of a day at the beach see Good Night, Good Beach by Joy Cowley and Hilary Jean Tapper.
When Theo and his mother, Simone, become part of Lula’s family, she isn’t sure what to expect. As they all spend a holiday at the seaside, the new siblings learn to work together to create a beautiful sandcastle. But once disaster strikes, will their relationship weather the storm?
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This beautiful picture book by Júlia Moscardó explores the challenges and joys of forming a new family and gaining a sibling.
With evocative illustrations and beautiful text, this book will immerse your little reader in the world of the seaside and in the ups and downs of forming new friendships.
A timeless story with particular poignancy for children from blended families.
Júlia Moscard ó is an award winning artist and illustrator. She lives in the UK with her partner Joe (also an illustrator), and her daughter. In 2017, she graduated from the MA in Children’s Book illustration at Cambridge School of Art.
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When Theo and his mother, Simone, become part of Lula’s family, she isn’t sure what to expect. As they all spend a holiday at the seaside, the new siblings learn to work together to create a beautiful sandcastle.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Changing Tides and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Changing Tides features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, PSHE: Family Issues, PSHE: Siblings, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children's and Young Adult Fiction
Paperback, Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Changing Tides was written by Júlia Moscardó and published by Little Tiger Press
Changing Tides has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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