"Summertime means beach time, and there's no better celebration of a beach day than Suzy Lee's WAVE. It's a different kind of 'beach read'— wordless, lovingly expressive picture book in charcoal and paint. Lee's drawings are equal parts whimsy and full of feeling. They are perfect in their simplicity. I want prints of each page to hang on my wall.
In the time it took you to read this staff pick, you probably could have read WAVE—so I'm going to stop now and let you enjoy it. See you at the beach."
Publisher Chronicle Books
Publication Date 2008-04-16
Section Children's Picture Books / All Staff Suggestions / Suggestions for Kids / Archived Staff Suggestions / Liz S.
Format Hardcover
ISBN 9780811859240
In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of watercolor, create a vibrant story full of joy and laughter. New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book 2008