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The Coast is Clear
By Karen Brough
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Description
All is well.This enchanting bedtime picture book transforms ordinary nighttime sounds into an extraordinary, calming story designed to help little ones wind down after a busy day.The scrape of a sliding door. The bark of a dog. The chime of a clock. The soft call of a plover.
Each sound weaves into a gentle tale that unfolds forward, then backward, like a mirror poem carried on the night air. Watch as the story builds up through sounds, then gently rewinds back to peaceful silence.
Benefits for your child:Helps children wind down with a unique reverse storytelling structureCreates a sense of peace through thoughtfully paced lyricDevelops listening skills and sound recognitionTeaches mindfulness through focused listeningIntroduces Australian wildlife in a gentle wayExperience the story through sound with the included soundscape
BONUS: FREE STORY SOUNDSCAPE - Children can listen to the actual sounds that inspired this story, creating a unique multi-sensory storytelling experience. Perfect for car trips, classrooms, quiet time, or as a special bedtime experience.
Based on a true story with hidden hearts throughout Matthew Valenti's beautiful illustrations.
Perfect for ages 3-8 who love unique story structures, need help transitioning to quiet time, or enjoy sound-based storytelling.
"A peaceful, calming bedtime book with a mirror-poem structure that lets children experience the story through both words and sounds."
Product details
Number of Pages:
44
Release Date:
2025-10-01
Publication Date:
2025-10-01
Publisher:
Karen Brough
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0645497509
ISBN13:
9780645497502
Minimum Reading Age:
3
Maximum Reading Age:
8
Weight:
350 g
Height:
221 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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