Books with author Joyce Audy dos Santos

"Sand dollar, sand dollar, ocean away, make the cold blue waves stay away for today." When the waves destroy Peter and Urchin's sand castle, ruining their perfect beach day, Peter begins to throw rocks at the sea. He finds what appears to be a magical sand dollar and makes a wish, but is it the right one? When Peter sees some of the consequences of his wish on the environment, he calls upon the sand dollar again, helping the beach to come alive once more! As your children join Peter and Urchin on the beach, they will learn how the choices we make affect more than we think. Bask in the warmth of a summer's day with your children while you all learn a new language!

“Sand dollar, sand dollar, ocean away, make the cold blue waves stay away for today.” When the waves destroy Peter and Urchin’s sand castle, ruining their perfect beach day, Peter begins to throw rocks at the sea. He finds what appears to be a magical sand dollar and makes a wish, but is it the right one? When Peter sees some of the consequences of his wish on the environment, he calls upon the sand dollar again, helping the beach to come alive once more! As your children join Peter and Urchin on the beach, they will learn how the choices we make affect more than we think. Bask in the warmth of a summer’s day with your children while you all learn a new language!

The beach is a world full of possibilities for Peter and his dog Urchin. There are stones to skip across the waves, sand to turn into castles, and the shoreline waits to be explored. When a wave destroys his sand castle, Peter reacts, tossing stones. Is there magic–perhaps–in the sand dollar that he finds? Will Peter use the sand dollar to make the right choice about the beautiful sea around him? A little flounder flopping helplessly inspires Peter to think, “What have I done?” He calls upon the sand dollar again. At last, he sees the ocean come back to life and Peter and Urchin head home. Vibrant two-color silkscreen illustrations complement this simple story of a satisfying day at the beach.

The beach is a world full of possibilities for Peter and his dog Urchin. There are stones to skip across the waves, sand to turn into castles, and the shoreline waits to be explored. When a wave destroys his sand castle, Peter reacts, tossing stones. Is there magic–perhaps–in the sand dollar that he finds? Will Peter use the sand dollar to make the right choice about the beautiful sea around him? A little flounder flopping helplessly inspires Peter to think, “What have I done?” He calls upon the sand dollar again. At last, he sees the ocean come back to life and Peter and Urchin head home. Vibrant two-color silkscreen illustrations complement this simple story of a satisfying day at the beach.