Come Away from the Water, Shirley

By John Burningham

Book Overview

On a day trip to the seaside Mum and Dad settle down in their deckchairs to snooze the day away while for Shirley it is a chance to set sail for uncharted seas, adventure and buried treasure. But not before her Mum has warned her off the dangers of tar, stray dogs and cold water. . . . With the alternative pictures giving both sides of the story, children and adults alike will appreciate the humour and observations from this well known children's author.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 009989940X
• ISBN13: 9780099899402
• Release Date: October 1992
• Publisher: Random House (UK)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.1" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

A delightful peek into a child's imagination

An enchanting look at what goes on in a young girl's imagination during a perfectly ordinary trip to the beach with her parents. The story is in the pictures rather than in the text, which puts the young readers in charge of the story. A delightful book!