Books like Ladybug Girl at the beach by David Soman

When dead slugs and spiders replace Tooth Fairy gifts in a small town, 12‑year‑old Alfie suspects the new dentist, Miss Root, is behind the terror. To clear her name he must brave a wacky and hilarious appointment.

Mirette, a young girl in a boarding house, discovers her talent for tightrope walking under the tutelage of Monsieur Bellini, a retired acrobat anxiously overcoming his own fears.

Four high‑school seniors' lives collide in the weeks before a meteor threatens Earth, risking destruction and sparking deep friendships, romance and self‑realization.

Two roller‑skating best friends, one tiny, one tall, stumble through comic adventures that include bright socks, an impromptu trip to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion.

After watching a scary movie about the Spacegrizzlies, Brother Bear’s fear leads to a vivid nightmare, illustrating how childhood anxieties can spill into dreams.

After the Fall follows Humpty Dumpty’s surprising comeback, turning a classic nursery rhyme into a charming picture book that celebrates resilience, determination and the courage to rise again.

A small island mystery on the coast of North Carolina.

In this charming picture book, Lulu, dressed as Ladybug Girl, heads to the playground and meets Bumblebee Boy, sparking a delightful friendship and inspiring imaginative play.

Two friends spend a memorable summer week with one boy’s grandparents by the seashore, discovering new adventures, deepening friendship, and learning the joys of family and nature.

A young dog's crippling fear is overcome when a smaller creature in distress appears on a chaotic, splash-filled beach day.

A lively board‑book adventure about a dog's house, mixing humor and emotion to explore how a furry friend's bravery turns fear into friendship.

When Duck dreams of a seaside adventure, Goose, used to staying put, is won over by the ocean’s promise. Together they learn that friendship brightens any journey beyond familiar shores.

"The story of a boy's visit to the beach, Beach Feet opens with a small boy feeling the heat of the sand and then running towards the ocean. Free and independent despite his young age and the tube around his waist, the boy gives himself over to the ocean and the pleasures to be had at water's edge. Throughout, the boy's connection to the beach through his feet-the feel of sand, shells, water-is never lost. Unusual perspectives and a pitch-perfect voice make this a standout.Kiyomi Konagaya was born in 1936 in Shizuoka, Japan. At university, he studied English literature and published his poetry in literary magazines. After graduation, he took a job at an advertising agency. In 1977 he won the prestigious Mr. H Award (for new poets) for Little Voyage 26. He also won the twenty-first Takami Jun Prize in 1991, and the twenty-fifth Contemporary Poetry Award in 2007.Masamitsu Saito was born in 1958 in a seaside town along Kujyukuri Beach in Chiba, so he grew up to the sound of waves. He studied graphic design at Tama Art University. His work can be found in magazines and books, as well as on chocolate packages. "--