Bea by the Sea

A young girl named Bea loves lions and dislikes sand. She befriends a sand sculpture of a lion at the beach, but the lion disappears the next day. Through their friendship, Bea and the lion overcome their fears and accept change, learning the importance of mutual support and resilience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2021
Publisher: Child's Play International Ltd

Bea, a passionate lion enthusiast, possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of these majestic creatures. Despite her coastal residence, Bea has a peculiar aversion to sand, finding it utterly displeasing. However, her mother's persuasive efforts convince her to embark on a beach visit, where fate intervenes in the form of a captivating sand sculpture of a lion. This lion, unlike its peers, harbours a profound fear of water.

Through their burgeoning friendship, Bea and the lion gradually overcome their respective anxieties. However, the following day, a disheartening realization strikes: the lion has vanished without a trace. Bea's world is thrown into turmoil, and she grapples with the overwhelming challenge of coping with this loss.

This delightful and poignant tale explores the profound power of friendship, the capacity to embrace change, and the resilience required to face loss. Bea's journey teaches us valuable lessons about the importance of supporting one another, accepting the transient nature of life, and finding strength in the face of adversity. Through her interactions with the lion and her own personal growth, Bea emerges as a resilient and empathetic individual, ready to embrace the unpredictable twists and turns that life presents.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 249 x 250 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786284693