How will Gregory find his way back to Dad? Swish-swoosh . . . Gregory draws a lion in the sand. "Don't go in the water, and don't leave Sandy," warns Dad. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer—and soon Gregory is lost on the beach. This wonderful read-aloud book brings to life a summer experience that is all too familiar for young children. Karen Williams's rhythmic text has been paired with Floyd Cooper's brilliant illustrations, revealing the trip down the beach entirely from a child's point of view. A gentle father-son bond is shown in both text and art, reassuring young readers even as they share in Greg's moment of worry at finding himself lost and alone.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Astra Young Readers; Illustrated edition (February 1, 2010)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590787129
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590787120
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years
• Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD470L
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 0.37 x 12.56 inches