  | Granny and Bean Author: Hesse, Karen | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Gray skies, foamy waves, and brisk wind await Granny and Bean when they head out for their day by the sea. But they are full of only wonder and delight at all the shore has to offer. They listen for the shrieks of the seabirds as they discover treasures hidden in the sand, greet dogs as they pass, leap over logs, and settle out of the wind for a cozy treat before tramping homeward again.
| Illustrator: | Voake, Charlotte |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/15/22)
Booklist (09/15/22)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/09/22)
The Hornbook (00/09/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2022 Although it's not a sunny day, Granny and Bean (an ungendered child) set off for a beach walk. They don raincoats and boots and tromp across pale sand beneath a gray sky, as a rough surf rushes in and a wet, cold wind blows. Still, there’s much for them to enjoy: curlews trilling in the mist, herring gulls swooping overhead, dogs out for a walk, and logs just right for leaping over. When they find the perfect spot, they sit on boulders to enjoy a snack, then gather up their favorite shells, and return home. Hesse's rhyming couplets do a great job detailing the scenes (Their cheeks were chafed red and their hair dripping wet, / Still Granny and Bean didn't head home yet). Voake's mixed-media artwork highlights grays and earth tones suited to the dreary weather, making Granny's yellow slicker and Bean's blue raincoat pop off each spread. Compositions are uncluttered, and characters are often viewed from a distance, giving the setting equal importance in the proceedings. A relaxing nature stroll with much to savor. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
