A Day at the Lake - Softcover

Finalist, Children's Picture Books category, 24th Annual Midwest Book Awards "A Day at the Lake is a playful romp of fun prose combined with some adventure-seeking, young lake-goers that make you want to run for the nearest inner-tube!" -- Trip Park, illustrator of the Rotten School series "A delightful picture book that awakens all five senses. Stunning illustrations + playful text like "Race to the end of the old wooden dock, Thumpity Thump, Slappity bump" = a perfect story to read with your little ones." -- ForeWord This Week, 1/31/13, Staff Pick "A good story time book will energize a child and A Day at the Lake does not disappoint. The rhymes will cause fits of laughter, possibly of the belly kind...The simple text, the rhyming, the bright, cheerful illustrations, the ability to inject yourself into the story, and the learning opportunities make A Day at the Lake a wonderful addition to any child's library." -- Kid Lit Reviews "Readers will enjoy following along as three kids spend a memorable day bobbing about in a rowboat, swimming in the clear water, discovering creatures of all kinds, and watching the sun set after a busy, fun-filled day. A perfect read with which to welcome the warm, summer weather ... A Day at the Lake will charm water lovers of all ages." -- Bloggin' 'Bout Books "I love the way this book plays with words, and your kids just might be inspired by that. There is some not-overwhelming rhyme, some great onomatopoeia, gorgeous illustrations... and when it's all said and done, a very fun day at the lake." -- The Family That Reads Together "From the front cover, on each page, and ending with the back cover this cheerful, bright, engaging books is delightful. I can almost feel the children's joy and excitement in the pictures detailing their fun and activities and discoveries when they spend A Day at the Lake." -- Chat with Vera "A vibrant book about the world around us that little kiddos will love squawking about for days to come." -- There's A Book "Twinkly Bay It's a lake day! Race to the end of the old wooden dock Thumpity thump Slappity bump Swim and splash, we flip and we flop Flippety Swish We wish we were fish!" -- from the book

Flippity flop and splash your way through this colorful trip to the lake. Jump in with your senses and play with rhymes as you experience the waves, the boats, and the many animals. This cheery book follows three children as they enjoy the simple pleasures and rare glimpses that nature offers us around the lake. A Day at the Lake is told using all five senses, and teaches children vowels and sound effects. Contemporary, large, and brightly colored illustrations bring this story to life. Simple, short text leaves much to the reader's imagination as they experience their own day at the lake.