Books like Fun in the sun by David Catrow

Name: Fun in the sun
Author: David Catrow

Illustrations and simple text guide readers through a lively beach outing. A man in a funny hat (or the hat on the funny man) leads the day, accompanied by a sandy lunch, swimsuits, and a high‑flying kite. The book combines humor and playful visuals to entice children while showcasing beach play and family fun.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: David Catrow

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