Synopses & Reviews
andldquo;Two birds of a feather, a chick and her dad, lived by the shore, in a radical pad. A legend in surfing, Chickandrsquo;s dad ruled the Roost. Chickandrsquo;s dream was to learn every move he produced.andrdquo;So begins the story of a little chick and her dad who take to the beach so she can finally learn how to surf. At first Chickandrsquo;s mood is foul as she struggles through some gnarly waters, but soon she is catching waves on her own board and even doing righteous tricks, just like her rad dad!
Filled with cool surf lingo, this sweet rhyming picture book is perfect for summer at the beach and for celebrating the love between a father and a daughter.
Praise for Surfer Chick
STARRED REVIEWS
andldquo;A most expressive chicken makes a splash in this winning title about learning to surf. Dempsey keeps her groovy, rhyming text tight to create a raplike beat that colorfully describes a young chickandrsquo;s adventures tackling the waves. A guaranteed andlsquo;Cowabunga!andrsquo;andrdquo;
andmdash;Kirkus Reviews, starred review
andquot;This is a sweet, spunky story about perseverance and gaining confidence. Acrylic paint and colored pencil with a hot press watercolor make the sunsets dynamic and bright. Totally awesome!andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal, starred review
andldquo;Rollicking, righteous fun.andrdquo;
andndash;People magazine
AWARD:
HONORS winner: 2012 National Parenting Publications Book Awards
Review
"Through bouncy rhyming text and soft art, the joys of a day at the beach unfold." School Library Journal
Review
"Introduce your littlest beachcomber to the delights of a day on the water with the gently rhyming tale." Parents magazine
Synopsis
Uncovering seashells...
jumping in the waves...
It's a perfect beach day!
And what better way to spend it
than with a new beach friend?
Patricia Hubbell's light verse skips merrily along, while Lisa Campbell Ernst's playful scenes picture a sea that is justwaiting to be splashed in!
About the Author
Patricia Hubbell has been writing poetry since she was eleven years old. In 1998, her Wrapping Paper Romp was selected as a Parents Magazine Book of the Year. Patricia Hubbell lives with her husband, Harold Hornstein, in Easton, Connecticut, the small town where she was born. Remembering how much their children and grandchildren loved to bounce when they were very young prompted her to write Bouncing Time. "Bouncing is one of the joyous things little kids do," she says. "It reflects their constant enthusiasm."