Lucy and Tom at the Seaside - Shirley Hughes Reviews
Description:ISBN 0140544593 /
Newest Review: ... first thing they do is run down to the sea and walk along the edge where the waves are breaking. Lucy and Tom play in the ... more
... sea, they have a picnic and then as the tide comes in they make and decorate a sand castle. The children play in the rock pools and collect shells, stones and even a crab's claw. Lucy makes a face using seaweed and stones. Tom and Mum make a speedboat out of the sand. The children have a donkey ride and an ice cream just before its time to go home.
The story is simply about a day at the seaside but told with such attention to detail and realism that young children cannot fail to be fascinated. For example, on the train,...more
Customer Lucy and Tom at the Seaside - Shirley Hughes Reviews (1)
by - written on 26/10/08 (Very useful, 106 readings)
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Once again Shirley Hughes beautifully writes and illustrates a story concerning a day in the life to two small children, Lucy and Tom. The story begins on a hot day when Lucy and Tom and their parents decide to go to the seaside. There are lots of preparations to make and Lucy and Tom join in. After a train journey they arrive at the seaside, the first thing they do is run down to the sea and walk along the edge where the waves are breaking. Lucy and Tom play in the sea, they have a picnic and then as the tide comes in they make and decorate a sand castle. The children play in the rock pools and collect shells, stones and even a crab's claw. Lucy makes a face ... Read the complete review
