Wow, this book just jumps off the shelf! The Day-Glo realism of surf-dad Gorman’s illustrations explode his simple, boldface story of paddling, falling, and persevering into something unlike anything else in our picture-book section. It’s a tribute to his intrepid daughter that will charm grownups and mesmerize little readers with its bravery, awe, and beauty. (Ages 2 to 5)
—Tom Nissley, Phinney Books, Seattle, WA
Catch the wave and get a copy of this amazing book, from Phinney Books or another independent bookstore. (I got a copy for an almost-8-year-old to commemorate a trip frolicking in the waves of the Atlantic.)