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| Sally Goes to the Beach | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephen Huneck
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
Buy New: $7.08
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 137527
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 38
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 12.6 x 11.4 x 0.4
ISBN: 0810941864
EAN: 9780810941861
ASIN: 0810941864
Publication Date: May 1, 2000
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Product Description
Everyone loves a trip to the beach! Sally, a spirited black Labrador, sure does. When she arrives, she encounters new friends, new smells, new games, and, best of all, new adventures. Told from the dog's point of view and brought to life through charming and brightly colored woodcut prints, this endearing story of Sally's vacation is the perfect companion to a child's own trip to the beach or any new place. STEPHEN HUNECK is an internationally acclaimed painter and sculptor. He is the owner of Stephen Huneck galleries in Woodstock, Vermont; Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts; Aspen, Colorado; Nantucket, Massachusetts; and Santa Fe, New Mexico. His hand-carved furniture, sculpture, and woodcut prints are included in various museum collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Museum of American Folk Art. 32 pages of illustrations in full color, 10 7/8 x 12"
Amazon.com Review
Something is happening--black Lab Sally can feel it in the air. When she sees the suitcase, she knows it for sure--she and her human companion (who appears only as an arm or pair of feet now and then) are going on vacation! Soon they're off to an island in the ocean. Along the way, Sally sees birds, boats, lots of other dogs, and even a whale. At the beach, Sally explores and plays. "The air smells great, just like cat food!" This simple tale of a holiday adventure is perfect for any child planning--or reminiscing about--a trip to the shore. Stephen Huneck's text is a quiet tribute to the magic of a sunny day in the sand and surf. But the indisputable wonder of this book is the artwork. Internationally known artist Huneck created every woodcut print by hand, drawing the design in crayon, then carving one block of wood for each color in the appropriate shape. The result is a stunning collection of brightly colored woodcut prints showing spry Sally diving in the ocean, riding boats, and digging holes in the sand. As in his clever My Dog's Brain, Huneck modeled Sally after his very own Labrador retriever, also named Sally. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter
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Great Reading June 1, 2007
I have a therapy dog that goes to two elementary schools each week. She is a black lab that just looks like Sally. The students that read to her love the Sally books and just love the adventures Sally has. They also have my dog doing the adventures along with Sally. The books have been great getting the kids to read and because of this I have bought some of the books and donated them to the school library.
Sally Goes to the Beach May 23, 2007
In this book Sally is a black lab who gets to go on vacation at the beach. This book is from Sally's point of view. She describes everything that she sees on her trip. The illustrations are very colorful and the dogs look just like labs I know. One of the coolest illustrations is of the island that Sally goes to, it is shaped just like a black lab. The sentences are simple and it would be a good book for young children in grades k-2.
Not your average children's book! November 20, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I read this to kids from pre-school to 3rd grade. Not only does this book have beautiful pictures and lyrical language, but it lends itself to greater intelligent discussions. Kids yearn to talk about the various forms of transportation Sally takes, if it's really Sally driving that car, why dogs need friends too, and how much fun it is to be curious. Soon, after we reread the entire Sally series a couple more times, we are going to make our own book about when Sally comes to OUR classrooms. I know the style of Sally's story will translate to the kids' understanding about what's great about the environment they live in!
 Great! September 21, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My daughter always asks for this one. Simple text, brightly colored pictures, and doggies!
It's a Dog's Life April 25, 2002
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
We see things from Sally's perspective- the story told with humor and wonderful pictures. My 3 year old granddaughter and I hope Sally goes to a lot more places- the beach, mountains and farm could be just the start.
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