I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

When I saw the cover I just had to request this book. I love the beach and would love to go more often, so any chance, be it a book or in real life to go to the beach, I will take it!

In this one we meet a small boy named Rowan whose parents have divorced and Rowan… well he is clearly fed up with the whole back and forthing that he has to do each week. So when his dad brings him to a special place, the beach, at first Rowan isn’t happy. Yes, he likes the beach, but he is still in his EVERYTHING SUCKS mood and one doesn’t get out of those easily. But dad is ready. Dad has brought all sorts of things to make sure that Rowan can relax and enjoy the beach. From yummy snacks, to shorts so he can stand in the waves, to helping out with shells. Plus, letting Rowan just have some time to just tune out which I love. Dad really understood that things weren’t easy and was giving his son all the time. Dad was really the best.

I loved seeing Rowan slowly gain more happiness, become one with the sounds of the beach, and see him laugh and enjoy in the end.

I loved what happens after the beach day, that is such a wonderful idea from Rowan and I would love to make something similar now as well. I loved how the dad was there to help with the harder parts but let Rowan do most of it. And it looked gorgeous!

I do hope that mom and dad will have a conversation about things, because this special day and what they made will not fix the fact that Rowan is tired of going back and forth. So I hope that the parents can see if they can do something more for Rowan and make it easier for him/more enjoyable.

The art was really pretty and I liked the style.

All in all, a pretty picture book about the beach, family, divorce, feelings, and more. I would recommend it.