Description Sam Usher's imagination brings the cool refreshment of summer to life—a beach picture book that moves freely between ordinary daily life and the world of imagination. "Found: The Miracle of the Day We Went to the Beach" is the newest work from Sam Usher, an author celebrated for carrying on the tradition of British picture books. It tells the story of a miraculous day at the beach shared by a child and grandfather one summer day. The child and grandfather set off for the beach, thinking about all the things they want to do there—watching sea creatures, building sandcastles, swimming in the sea, and searching for treasure left behind by pirates. Once they arrive, they begin checking off their list one by one. But while resting before heading out for a swim, they discover a baby seal caught in a net, separated from its family. To help the seal find its family, the two set out to sea in a boat, and soon find themselves facing an astonishing underwater world. What follows is an adventure no one could have expected. "Found: The Miracle of the Day We Went to the Beach" moves naturally between the everyday and the imaginary, inviting readers into the child and grandfather's adventure to share in the joy of imagination. Turn the pages one by one and feel the power of Sam Usher's storytelling. The Beauty of Summer and Nature, Captured in Clear Watercolors and Bold Yet Gentle Brushstrokes Sam Usher's signature charm—clear watercolors paired with brushstrokes that are both bold and soft—shines through fully in this new work. The tender moments between the child and grandfather enjoying the beach are portrayed delicately through small panels, while the underwater scenery is rendered boldly across full-page spreads. In particular, the scene where the setting shifts from the open sea to beneath the waves creates a striking contrast in mood, making the fantastical underwater world shine even brighter. While reality is portrayed with a darkening sky and rising waves, the underwater world is depicted as a warm, sunlit space where colorful sea creatures swim freely. Take in the flavor of a summer at the sea and the wonder of the underwater world through these bold and imaginative scenes. A Child Who Leads the Way at the Beach, and a Grandfather Who Quietly Follows On the day they go to the beach, it's the child—not the grandfather—who leads the way. Rather than simply following the grandfather's plans, the child decides what needs to be done, leads the way down the rocky path to the beach, and even takes charge of borrowing the boat, directing the whole adventure. The grandfather happily follows, offering quiet support from behind. While in previous books the two were companions setting off on adventures together, in this story the child's role as a leader guiding the grandfather comes through clearly. It's wonderful to see the grandfather respecting the child as a capable individual rather than treating him as merely young, and to watch the child grow, little by little. Helping Someone Brings Joy Back to You in Return—An Encouraging Message to Take Courage and Step Toward the Unknown "You never know what you'll find when you go to the beach!" - from the story The child and grandfather head out to sea and meet a mother seal searching for her pup near a rocky island. The mother seal leads the two of them into an underwater world, guiding them to a shipwreck and a hidden pirate treasure—her way of thanking them. At last, the child and grandfather freely explore this fantastical world and enjoy the swim they had given up earlier for the sake of the baby seal. In the end, they get to do everything they wanted, in the wondrous world beneath the sea. Through this adventure, the author reminds us that helping someone always brings joy back to us in return. And through the grandfather's words—that you never know what you'll find—the story encourages readers to find the courage to take a step toward worlds they haven't yet experienced or understood.