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In this wordless book, a girl builds a sandcastle. As the tide surrounds it, eight tiny people, forced to flee, seek a new home. Nolan's luscious double-page spreads capture all the qualities of an ocean setting, from crystal-clear blues of daytime to dark hues of the night sky. The story concludes in a cyclical fashion befitting its impermanent subject matter.
Reviewer: Cynthia K. Ritter
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September, 2011