Gretchen over the beach

On a breezy summer day, Gretchen and her family head to the ocean.

Gretchen wants to swim with her older brothers and sister, but everyone ignores her.

When the wind steals her new sun hat, she catches it by its ribbon and is lifted into the sky, far, far above the beach, where a friendly seagull is happy to play.

This ode to imagination is one of four small books each featuring a different sibling and season, created by children's book veteran R.

W. Alley. Look for Mitchell on the Moon and Annabelle at the South Pole in Fall 2016. AGES: 4-7 AUTHOR: R. W. Alley is the illustrator of many beloved books, including the Paddington Bear picture book series.

Visit him at www.rwalley.com.