Seal Gray is playing with his beach ball when he loses control of it. Several things transpire from that and Gray finds himself in a situation where he’s lying about the ball being his. This book focuses on telling the truth and preserving friendships.
The illustrations in this book are very colorful and attractive. Be sure to show anyone you are reading this to the pictures. If a young reader is reading to you, use that as a teachable moment about items in the pictures, as well as the story itself.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2024-02-07 14:02:582024-02-15 12:14:54Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Julie Johnson
What a fun and entertaining story this is. I loved the premise of the book and what is teaches children. I also loved how engaging the illustrations were. They are definitely what caught my kids attention first. We all enjoyed sitting and reading this book as a family, even reading it multiple times already. It is always a joy to find a new author my kids like and, based on the last couple of books, I can definitely say we have found another one. We are all looking forward to reading more from this author, especially if they are as good as this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2024-02-07 08:57:412024-02-14 13:11:17Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Kerry Baker
Cray, the seal once again helps us to learn a lesson through a fun story with beautiful illustrations! As Cray loses his ball, a cascade of mishaps ensues, teaching us about honesty, guilt, apology, and forgiveness. Rhymes and illustrations increase the excitement of the story as the it unfolds, emphasizing themes of friendship and acceptance. This charming addition to “The Adventures of Cray on the Bay” series captivates with its simplicity and warmth, making it perfect for young audiences seeking both entertainment and valuable life lessons.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2024-02-06 13:34:472024-02-14 08:40:25Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by – Review by Tanya Wall, February 2023
This is another cute installment to “The Adventures of Cray on the Bay” series. This time we meet Seal Grey who loves to play with his beach ball and we learn what happens when accidents happen but instead of telling the truth Grey lies and hurts his friends. I love how simplistic Rhymes is with his lessons and the illustrations are absolutely astounding. I can’t wait for the next book in this series to come out. These are fantastic for littles! Reviewed by @meggs1717
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Reahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Rea2024-02-06 07:11:572024-02-16 08:10:07Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Megan Conley
This is my first children’s book by this author which I enjoyed. Some of my favorite parts are the illustrations and how the author was able to bring them to life with their writing skills. This is a fun story about Seal Gray and his journey of mishaps, mistakes and consequences. I enjoyed this character and what he brought to the story. This is a story that any child would enjoy over and over. An interactive story that I highly recommend.
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I really enjoyed this book! It was so good, I can’t wait to read it to my 3 year old little boy! I really love the lesson they learn in this book. It was very much really thought out and it was fun! I love the names of the characters! It really is a fun and lesson filled book for little kids and even adults!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Natalia Gonzales Castrejonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNatalia Gonzales Castrejon2024-02-05 20:35:052024-02-16 08:09:16Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon
Once again another G Pa Rhymes book with absolutely beautiful artwork and a wonderful lesson. This book is great to show kids, lying can hurt others and yourself, and friends will always understand and help you in any situation. I love following along with this group of friends and learning different life lessons along with them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2024-02-05 16:16:432024-02-14 08:39:19Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Carrie Reed
Cray Crab and his friends, Gray, Fay and Ray are back for another adventure in Beach Ball Blunder, which is part of the Adventures of Cray on the Bay series. I just absolutely adore this series so much and so do my great nieces and nephew as well. The illustrations are beautiful and engaging and the story is just wonderful.
Seal Gray is enjoying a beautiful day playing with his colorful beach ball…but gets in a pickle when his ball bounces away. What happens after the ball causes a mess….Seal Gray learns a valuable lesson…
I do not want to give the story away or any spoilers, but this story is more for baby – 7 years of age, this could be enjoyed even if you are young at heart….and learning a valuable lesson too that we could take to heart.
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Beach Ball Blunder is another wonderful and exciting book from G Pa that kids will fall in love with.
Not only is it a fun tale but it teaches children that things that they do or say have consequences. It is a good opening to discuss these things with your kids and help them learn. Friendship, trust, forgiveness and truthfulness are very powerful things for children to learn from the get-go. The bright and colourful illustrations by the talented Erica Leigh bring the narrative alive and is as catching as the rhyming the story is told in. Read along as Gray learns a very valuable lesson. This cute story is full of fun and is easy to read.
I look forward to sharing more of G Pa’s stories with my grandbabies.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-02-05 14:00:282024-02-15 12:00:43Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Jenni Bishop
The characters in this book are lovable and relatable, making it easy for children to connect with the story and learn from Gray’s mistakes. The illustrations are colorful and engaging, adding to the overall appeal of the book. The rhyming text makes the story fun to read aloud, creating a playful and enjoyable reading experience for children.
Overall, Beach Ball Blunder is a fantastic book that teaches important life lessons in a fun and engaging way. It is a must-have for any child’s bookshelf and is sure to be a favorite for years to come. Highly recommended for parents, educators, and children alike.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2024-02-05 08:32:182024-02-16 08:06:04Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Jennifer Crain
A great teachable story about telling lies. Gray is playing with his ball on the beach and things get out of control. We see Gray take responsibility for his actions. I love the bright and colorful illustrations. They rhymes and rhythms of the story really make reading it such a neat adventure when you’re doing storytime with your grandchildren. Mine love it when I read this author’s books . Gray, Cray, Turtle Fay, Hay and the others are such a fun crew and teach at the same time. A must add to family libraries or the classroom library.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2024-02-05 08:24:572024-02-09 14:00:43Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Shelly Kittell
Seal Gray loves to spin his beach ball. Does his playing get out of hand? Can Cray the Crab and his friends help Gray learn to do the right thing?
When Seal Gray’s beach ball spins out of control, he has to make a quick decision on what to do, and the story follows his journey of learning from mistakes and the consequences of lying. With endearing characters, beautiful illustrations, and fun rhyming text, this book will become one your child can enjoy over and over.
Beach Ball Blunder is perfect for parents and educators, as it teaches children valuable life lessons such as trust, friendship, and forgiveness.
This fun rhyming tale takes its readers on a journey of learning the consequences of not being truthful, guilt, and forgiveness. In this story, Gray loses his beach ball, and it bounces all over the place, causing some unexpected events. Readers will see how Gray’s actions can have consequences.
Dive into Beach Ball Blunder and join the friends as they bounce around ideas about kindness, friendship, and forgiveness—a perfect addition to any child’s or classroom library.
Gary Wakstein is known to young readers as G Pa Rhymes! After a lifetime in the restaurant industry, Gary discovered his true passion: writing children’s books that teach important life lessons through the magic of rhyme and reading. Partnering with the talented illustrator Erica Leigh, G Pa Rhymes created The Adventures of Cray book series, inspired by his own family’s adventures.
G Pa Rhymes captivates kids with his “rappin’ and rhymin'” stories and instills values like friendship, honesty, bravery, and environmental stewardship. Now a sought-after speaker, he travels to schools, museums, libraries, and anywhere else he can bring joy to children’s lives.
G Pa Rhymes tries to inspire young readers with every book he writes. He resides in Plymouth, MA, and spends his days with his children and grandchildren on Cape Cod, Asheville, NC, and Victor, Idaho.
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