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Description
In "The Beach House" by Jenny Giles, a father tells his children Matthew and Emma that their beach house is in a box in the backyard. The children think their dad is playing a trick on them. The father then shows them how a beach house can actually fit into a box. The story takes place in the family's backyard.
Quick Summary
This story takes young readers on a surprise adventure as two siblings discover that a whole house can fold up into a single box and travel anywhere. The amazing reveal of watching a house unpack and unfold right before their eyes will capture kids' imagination and spark conversations about how things work. If your kid loves "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" or other simple picture books about discovery and wonder, they'll be fascinated by this tale. Perfect for kindergarten and first grade readers just starting their reading journey.