On Poppy’s Beach

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By (author): Susan Pynn Taylor

Illustrated by: David Sturge

On Poppy’s beach seashells I find. My bucket’s filled with every kind. I keep the ones I like the best. to hide home in my treasure chest.

Come spend a sweet summer’s day exploring and enjoying the curiosities and beauties of a rural Newfoundland beach, as seen through the eyes of a little child. Filled with beautiful illustrations and lyrical verse, here is a warm and happy adventure that is both uniquely Newfoundland – as well as universal in its celebration of nature, nostalgia and joyful childhood innocence.

Susan Pynn Taylor’s previous books include A Puppy Story, The Jelly Bean Row, and regional best-seller, The Colours of my Home.

AUTHOR

Susan Pynn Taylor

Susan Pynn Taylor is a native Newfoundlander and recently emancipated civil servant who enjoys writing for children – especially about her colourful homeland. She currently spends most of her time on the road, travelling across North America, with her equally colourful husband, Rick, and one very spoiled, very black dog. This is her 3rdchildren’s book.

AUTHOR

David Sturge

David Sturge is a graphic designer and illustrator who was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland where he currently resides. He studied commercial art and graphic design at The College of The North Atlantic. David has previously illustrated, On Poppy’s Beach (Creative, 2013).

Reviews

“While On Poppy’s Beach might be a fun read for a child on her/his own as the language is quite lively, I can also see this book being read together by grandparents and children who also share memories of days spent on the beach. Recommended.”
– CM Magazine

“Susan Pynn Taylor’s lovely and lilting verse rolls along like the sea itself, capturing not only the rugged beauty of the sea and shore, but also the incomparable feeling of being surrounded by love, safe in the heart of one’s family. The illustrations, with their bright colours and bold outlines, perfectly complement this joyful ode. Readers of all ages will delight in the small yet timeless wonders celebrated in this book.”
– Atlantic Books Today

“Told in whimsical rhyming pairs of stanzas accompanied by vividly colourful illustrations. The rhyming is very creative and flows quite well…A great story to read when learning about Canada and its eastern provinces, it also provides a wonderful introduction to the mechanics of rhyming.”
– Resource Links