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PreS-Gr 1—A boy with tan skin and curly hair runs out to the beach, where he befriends a great blue heron and the two frolic all day long in the surf. There is an enchanting simplicity to the narrative presentation, with the boy's bedroom window looking right out on the ocean and nary an adult in sight. The thoughtful design of the expressive mixed-media art creates a subtle progression, both temporal and emotional. Early on, playful vignettes appear against a sandy, speckled background the color of the dunes at the water's edge. Later, once the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More