Just One Wave
A Picture Book
Published on 22. May 2025
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-4197-7371-6 (ISBN)
Description
A hilarious celebration of summertime, curiosity, and outdoor play in this companion to Just One Flake, from critically acclaimed author-illustrator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker
It's the perfect day to go to the beach. The sun is shining, the sand is warm, and the water is . . . completely still?
Liam is determined to catch a wave, no matter what. He tries waiting patiently . . . no luck. He asks the seagulls for help . . . they are no help. He even tries tempting a wave with his beautiful sandcastle, but the water refuses to budge.
Nothing seems to work. Until, in a sudden moment of inspiration, Liam realizes if he can't find a wave, he'll just have to make one himself.
From librarian and picture-book creator Travis Jonker comes this companion to the beloved Just One Flake-another hilarious and satisfying story all about the magic and creativity of outdoor play.
It's the perfect day to go to the beach. The sun is shining, the sand is warm, and the water is . . . completely still?
Liam is determined to catch a wave, no matter what. He tries waiting patiently . . . no luck. He asks the seagulls for help . . . they are no help. He even tries tempting a wave with his beautiful sandcastle, but the water refuses to budge.
Nothing seems to work. Until, in a sudden moment of inspiration, Liam realizes if he can't find a wave, he'll just have to make one himself.
From librarian and picture-book creator Travis Jonker comes this companion to the beloved Just One Flake-another hilarious and satisfying story all about the magic and creativity of outdoor play.
Reviews / Votes
"Its plot is positive, unpredictable, and engaging; realistic, relatable dialogue and clear lettering make this a good option for burgeoning readers...A satisfying tale that sees its protagonist striving once more for a single iconic experience." * Kirkus Reviews * "[A] charming sequel to Just One Flake...an ideal book for sharing aloud or to hand to beginning readers anxious to read a book...A great purchase...for showing persistence, patience, and acceptance." * School Library Journal * "[A]n easy-to-follow story that is both comedically silly and totally relatable...there's more than enough in this story to be a perfect beach readaloud with a preschooler who relishes visual humor." * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Full-color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-7371-6 (9781419773716)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
04/2025
Abrams Books for Young Readers
€16.49
Available for download
Person
Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian and the creator of the kidlit blog 100 Scope Notes. He is the author of picture books like Blue Floats Away, The Very Last Castle, and Caboose, as well as the author-illustrator of Just One Flake. He lives near Lake Michigan with his wife and two children. Visit him online at 100scopenotes.com.