Books like How to code a sandcastle by Josh Funk

Vashti doubts her drawing talent, but an art teacher’s encouragement sparks a confidence‑building journey that proves anyone can create a masterpiece.

Ada Twist, Scientist follows a curious young girl as she turns everyday discoveries into science experiments, inspiring readers—especially girls—to explore STEM with enthusiasm and perseverance.

Quiet by day, dazzling inventor by night, Rosie Revere strives to turn her aunt’s dream of flight into reality—learning that perseverance, not perfection, defines success.

Matthew enters a beach contest and creates an extraordinary sand castle that astonishes everyone.

A young boy discovers his unique path in life and learns to embrace self-acceptance, inspired by the iconic image of a North Star in the sky above him.

Meet Iggy Peck—creative, independent, and not afraid to express himself! In the spirit of David Shannon’s No, David and Rosemary Wells’s Noisy Nora, Iggy Peck will delight readers looking for irreverent, inspired fun. Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they’re sometimes surprised by his materials—who could forget the tower he built of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! With Andrea Beaty’s irresistible rhyming text and David Roberts’s puckish illustrations, this book will charm creative kids everywhere, and amuse their sometimes bewildered parents.

Ricky Ricotta teams up with his Mighty Robot, cousin Lucy, and friends to rescue mousekind from the Stupid Stinkbugs of Saturn, using special gum and taffy for help.

A determined girl and her dog build a project, face setbacks, and learn that perseverance and perspective are the true keys to success.

The Hamada brothers and their friends challenge each other to create an amazing new invention by Friday and the Hamada brothers intend to win.

Imaginative Jack dreams of a perfect home.

An adventurous Hawaiian child, a skilled sandcastle maker, hears a cry from within a mysterious sandcastle at night and begins a thrilling investigation of its enchantment.

Wendel invents a robot to clean up his workshop, but has to come up with another solution when that robot gets out of control.

"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. "--

A child learns that a persistent problem can transform into an unexpected gift, revealing courage, strength, and growth while encouraging readers to confront and understand their own challenges.