Books with title Ben at the Beach

"The most shocking fiction I have read in years. What is shocking about it is both the idea and the sheer imaginative brilliance with which Mr. Shute brings it off."THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLEThey are the last generation, the innocent victims of an accidental war, living out their last days, making do with what they have, hoping for a miracle. As the deadly rain moves ever closer, the world as we know it winds toward an inevitable end....

Quick, call out! Tell all you can reach: the night is just perfect for bats at the beach!So pack your buckets, banjos, and blankets—don’t forget the moon-tan lotion—and wing with this bunch of fuzzy bats to where foamy sea and soft sand meet. Brian Lies’s enchanting art and cheery beachside verse will inspire bedtime imaginations again and again. Come visit a bedazzling world of moonlight, firelight, and . . . bats!

There's so much to do at the beach! There are sand castles to build, seashells to gather, sandpipers to run with, and a picnic lunch to enjoy in the shade of a bright beach umbrella. Anne and Harlow Rockwell capture the joy of a child's day at the beach in clear, vivid images as they explore the world of the seashore through the eyes of the very young.

Quick, call out! Tell all you can reach: the night is just perfect for bats at the beach! So pack your buckets, banjos, and blankets—don’t forget the moon-tan lotion—and wing with this bunch of fuzzy bats to where foamy sea and soft sand meet. Brian Lies’s enchanting art and cheery beachside verse will inspire bedtime imaginations again and again. Come visit a bedazzling world of moonlight, firelight, and . . . bats!

All aboard for bathtime fun!Baby will enjoy splashing and playing with this bright, waterproof vinyl book that features adorable creatures that can be found at the beach. Find a seahorse, crab, starfish, and more on the beach and beneath the waves. Build baby's vocabulary with every turn of the page. An easy-to-grip handle on the book features colorful rings that rattle and are fun to count and stack back and forth.

After a nuclear World War III has destroyed most of the globe, the few remaining survivors in southern Australia await the radioactive cloud that is heading their way and bringing certain death to everyone in its path. Among them is an American submarine captain struggling to resist the knowledge that his wife and children in the United States must be dead. Then a faint Morse code signal is picked up, transmitting from somewhere near Seattle, and Captain Towers must lead his submarine crew on a bleak tour of the ruined world in a desperate search for signs of life. On the Beach is a remarkably convincing portrait of how ordinary people might face the most unimaginable nightmare.

Following the war, a radioactive cloud begins to sweep southwards poisoning everything in its path. An American submarine captain is among the survivors left sheltering in Australia, preparing with the locals for the inevitable. Despite his memories of his wife, he becomes close to a young woman struggling to accept the harsh realities of their situation. Then a Morse code signal is picked up and the submarine must set sail through the bleak ocean to search for signs of life.

Detailing the perfect beach getaway, this charming picture book uses individual postcards to tell the tale of one family’s adventures at Crabby Spit. In the spirit of Where’s Waldo?, beach items such as a hat, towel, and sandals are lost—and children must find them with the help of the mischievous family dog, Rajah. Humorous and warm family vacation activities are depicted, including paddling, surfing, and finding treasures.