Sweet post vacation beach read! Also loved that it was about a kid with separated parents. i feel that you never see books like this, but is a reality for many children! loved the art and visuals

A heartwarming tale about the healing power of nature and creativity as a balm for the soul. Young Rowan is troubled by the constant to and fro between his parents who live apart. His dad takes him on a surprise trip to the beach, where he is overwhelmed to begin with, but soon the calming call of the sea waves and the joy of playing in the sand allow him to forget his woes. He wants to capture this freedom and happiness so he can hold on to the joy at home. He collects bits and pieces from the beach and creates a piece of art that mean the beach and that special day with dad are close to him always. A heartwarming read and a good reminder to get into nature and get creative to keep that serenity and joy close. #bringingthebeachhome #lauraatkins #netgalley

Bringing the Beach Home is a gentle story about a child named Rowan who finds comfort during life’s changes through nature and creativity. After a special day at the beach with Dad, Rowan crafts a wind chime to bring a little bit of that peace and magic back home. This book is a touching reminder that even during hard transitions, we can hold on to what matters most.

I absolutely loved this! The way they represented a child of divorce and the exhaustion of going back and forth was brilliant. I’m obsessed with the illustrations and the way it ended with the wind chimes was so gorgeous. The writing is beautiful I absolutely loved this so much.

This book was like a warm hug to my heart. I love the beach, and there was a page which felt like it was reading my mind whenever I’m at the beach. But it also beautifully tells the story of a kid going through life changes (seemingly living with mom and dad separately) and transforming the good vibes of the beach into, in a way, therapy! To top it off, there’s a lesson comparing creativity to the waves. A wonderful wonderful story!

This is such a beautiful story. Rowan has to split his time between his parents and he's feeling out of sorts. His dad helps him feel connected to the world with a day at the beach, and they bring back seashells and pebbles to make their own windchime.
This is a simple story with beautiful pictures, but the message is powerful. In the end, Rowan understands his place in the world and that he's safe and secure even though he doesn't spend all his time with both parents