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    Hello, Ocean!

    Author Corinna Luyken
    Illustrated by Corinna Luyken
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    $5.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Rocky Pond Books
    On sale Jun 02, 2026 | 9780593625255
    Age 3-5 years
    Reading Level: Lexile NP | Fountas & Pinnell K
    Sales rights: World
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    A day at the beach is full of celebration, helping out, and especially discovery in this energetic and beautiful new book by the New York Times bestselling creator of My Heart and The Book of Mistakes.

    Hello, sand. Hello, toes. Hello, ocean. Hello, hello, hello!

    In this glowing portrait of beachtime joy, a girl greets the many things she encounters, celebrating them all. Razor clams and sand dollars, the splish and splash of water, logs and dune grass and . . . uh-oh, garbage too. When she discovers a knotted pile of debris, she and her parents work to get it cleaned up, then go on with their busy, happy day at the shore.
    "With text comprised almost entirely of greetings, the book evokes an appreciation of nature, particularly oceanside beaches, while still acknowledging the harm that sometimes befalls them. Luyken eschews proselytizing, her young protagonist instantly understanding the problems with human-made trash and opting to do something about it. Inks, paints, pencils, and more help to bring to life this seaside escapade, the cool foggy morning burning away to a day of sunshine."—Kirkus

    "Brayers, brushes, plastic netting, sponges, and mono-printing techniques give acrylic gouache, ink, and pencil scenes organic, breezy textures. Amid the limited-palette backdrops, scribbly looking sketches of the youth’s gleeful antics supply a likable ebullience on every page." —Publishers Weekly

    "The poetic text highlights the beauty of the landscape and the joy the girl finds in it, as well as the determination to take care of it. A delightful book highlighting the joy of nature and the responsibility people have to care for it. ”—School Library Journal, starred review

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    A day at the beach is full of celebration, helping out, and especially discovery in this energetic and beautiful new book by the New York Times bestselling creator of My Heart and The Book of Mistakes.

    Hello, sand. Hello, toes. Hello, ocean. Hello, hello, hello!

    In this glowing portrait of beachtime joy, a girl greets the many things she encounters, celebrating them all. Razor clams and sand dollars, the splish and splash of water, logs and dune grass and . . . uh-oh, garbage too. When she discovers a knotted pile of debris, she and her parents work to get it cleaned up, then go on with their busy, happy day at the shore.

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    "With text comprised almost entirely of greetings, the book evokes an appreciation of nature, particularly oceanside beaches, while still acknowledging the harm that sometimes befalls them. Luyken eschews proselytizing, her young protagonist instantly understanding the problems with human-made trash and opting to do something about it. Inks, paints, pencils, and more help to bring to life this seaside escapade, the cool foggy morning burning away to a day of sunshine."—Kirkus

    "Brayers, brushes, plastic netting, sponges, and mono-printing techniques give acrylic gouache, ink, and pencil scenes organic, breezy textures. Amid the limited-palette backdrops, scribbly looking sketches of the youth’s gleeful antics supply a likable ebullience on every page." —Publishers Weekly

    "The poetic text highlights the beauty of the landscape and the joy the girl finds in it, as well as the determination to take care of it. A delightful book highlighting the joy of nature and the responsibility people have to care for it. ”—School Library Journal, starred review

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    Educator Guide for Hello, Ocean!

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