Buy new:
-30% $11.24
FREE delivery Tuesday, May 14 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
$11.24 with 30 percent savings
List Price: $15.99

The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price.
Learn more
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Tuesday, May 14 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35. Order within 5 hrs 45 mins
In Stock
$$11.24 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$11.24
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$7.28
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery May 20 - 24 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery May 19 - 22
$$11.24 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$11.24
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Suzy Lee
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Wave: (Books about Ocean Waves, Beach Story Children's Books) Hardcover – Picture Book, April 2, 2008

by Suzy Lee (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 359 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$11.24","priceAmount":11.24,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"11","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"24","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"tEraL9vrDhoJbaIHHdQ%2BtSs2SQDSkH9BbvFZHyKCNYgCgbsbWkvZIR%2BmVGKt%2Fy7l1lgQCzNhldcZu5J%2F%2Bi%2B8WmYhpIydFYnJvVQ0cq%2BmmzssS%2FKiB3rCDfeCbbRjiHiK9yH%2FBtOyK0Q%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$7.28","priceAmount":7.28,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"7","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"28","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"tEraL9vrDhoJbaIHHdQ%2BtSs2SQDSkH9BLG7NH41a%2F2NT3QCcezMGjzP6a2hszbWjrVO4nzG7LU006K5IHMKrNM8sw%2BGZBkYG39x%2F1QeExMwyghNMWC7uYWyTEVx1ylDuk6kkqTw3jfQH3lDcGaPFpeBwWa0QctlvwL2Xco9h8MHaxwDsB5CY2tfMpDnKw37L","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of watercolor, create a vibrant story full of joy and laughter.

New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book 2008
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    44 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.5 x 12.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  7. Publication date
    April 2, 2008
  8. ISBN-10
    081185924X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0811859240
  10. See all details
Next page
Teachers' picks | Explore children's books by grade

Frequently bought together

Wave: (Books about Ocean Waves, Beach Story Children's Books)
$11.11
Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16
Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
Sold by CE_BOOKHOUSE and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
Flashlight: (Picture Books, Wordless Books for Kids, Camping Books for Kids, Bedtime Story Books, Children's Activity Books,
$9.99
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Pancakes for Breakfast
$6.99
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

From the Publisher

Peek-a Who Every Little Thing One Love Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt Mix It Up! Over and Under the Pond
Customer Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars
11,759
4.8 out of 5 stars
7,546
4.8 out of 5 stars
5,555
4.8 out of 5 stars
2,892
4.7 out of 5 stars
3,679
4.8 out of 5 stars
1,205
Price $6.25 $4.44 $7.99 $7.19 $12.06 $13.74
Kids love: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Follow the Moon Home Round is a Tortilla In the Town All Year 'Round TouchThinkLearn Numbers A Rock is Lively Construction Site Mission: Demolition!
Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
434
4.8 out of 5 stars
590
4.8 out of 5 stars
284
4.6 out of 5 stars
449
4.8 out of 5 stars
716
4.9 out of 5 stars
2,041
Price $11.59 $7.99 $47.88 $9.69 $8.99 $14.27
Kids love: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3—Lee's wordless picture book perfectly captures a child's day at the beach. Followed by a flock of seagulls, a girl runs delightedly to where waves break on the shore. She surveys the sea and together they begin a silent dance. She chases it as it recedes, runs from it as it surges, splashes in it when it calms, taunts it as it rises, and finally succumbs to it crashing down upon her and discovers what treasures the waves can bring. A panoramic trim size beautifully supports the expansiveness of the beach, and Lee uses the gutter to effectively represent the end of the shoreline—until the girl crosses that line. Loosely rendered charcoal and acrylic images curl and flow like water and reflect playfulness, especially in the facial and bodily expressions of the child and seagulls. The use of blue in an otherwise gray-toned world calls attention to the ocean, which rivals the girl as a main character in this story. Wave is best shared in small groups for the younger set, but also suited for solitary enjoyment by older children. A simple, well-crafted story of friendship.—Kim T. Ha, Elkridge Branch Library, MD
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Review

SHELF AWARENESS
In 40 wordless pages, Lee captures the fascination, awe and ongoing sense of wonder that the ocean inspires in each of us, no matter how old.



THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
In a story of small events, Lee portrays a universal childhood experience of carefree adventure. She evokes the little girl s un-self-conscious joy and elicits tender amusement from the reader.



SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, STARRED REVIEW
perfectly captures a child\'s day at the beach . A simple, well-crafted story of friendship.



KIRKUS REVIEWS, STARRED REVIEW
Simply spectacular.



PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW
A book whose rewards multiply with rereading.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; 1st edition (April 2, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 081185924X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811859240
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 12.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 359 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Suzy Lee

Suzy Lee

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
359 global ratings
A whimsical, wordless book about the beach
4 Stars
A whimsical, wordless book about the beach
This is a wordless book about a girl playing at the beach. She appears to think she can tell the ocean waves how to move, until they crash over her head. But then she finds a big shell and she remains happy. This is a whimsical book that little ones would love. My three year old laughed at the little girl playing in the water and enjoyed it. Perfect to read when going to the beach or in summer.
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Hooks
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best children’s books ever
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2018
Verified Purchase
I did not grow up with this book but my daughter did. I love how because it’s wordless you read it different each time. I love how it’s both timeless and innocent. It is a great and simple tale of the day of a little girl at the beach with her mother. It’s a wonderful read.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Debra D
5.0 out of 5 stars Printing problem
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
Verified Purchase
This book is amazing and fantastic and deserves 5 stars on its own merits. But....the printing is messed up!!! 3 image spreads have the artwork cutoff and it really affects the story. If I was the artist I'd flip out it's such an obvious printing mistake. This book is amazing, but I'd try to buy it elsewhere.
Helpful
 Report
Jennifer Cournoyer
5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love this book
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2014
Verified Purchase
I absolutely love this book. Being a graphic designer/artist, I'm so drawn to the simple illustrations and the story it tells without words. But the best part, is the story I make up with my son each and every time I read this. Best for young children though. My son is now 5 and still loves this book (along with her other book "Shadows") but I can see when he's a bit older and a better reader, he'll want to read books with actual words. But this book is amazing in creating a young person's imagination and a keepsake I will always cherish.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
momkl
5.0 out of 5 stars So many good things about this book - a great tool
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016
Verified Purchase
We love this book. We have it for our little one and just bought another for a gift for a baby shower. The art of creativity is getting lost in our world and this book helps you use your own creativity to tell the story. There are pictures to guide you though you can change the story and you can make it as short or as long as you want as suits your needs at the time. I think this book reminds the parents just as much as the child that using our imaginations is a key skill. I've also found that while my little one is now interested in this type of book is helpful for LO to "read.". LO now "reads" to us just as much as we read to LO. The imagery is nicely done and the easy palette is beautiful. It's nice to be able to pick up book that is fairly calming and not too overstimulating. The book serves a number of purposes and is sweet too. A great addition to a toddler's library.
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
crgre
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
Verified Purchase
My kids love this wordless book. It captures the magic of going to the ocean and the illustrations are beautiful.
Helpful
 Report
Emily L. Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars So beautiful.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
Verified Purchase
No words, no need for words, Gorgeous, spare, heartfelt little story about coming to terms with waves at the beach. For under 5. Stunning book.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Music Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully, imaginatively simple
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2010
Verified Purchase
I bought this book for my 3-year-old granddaughter, and it instantly became her favorite book, especially after we had just come back from a playful day at the beach with its crashing waves. I "read" the book to her the first time (which I'm sorry I did, as I should have let her "read" it to me using her own version), but after that, she began "reading" it to me and each time she added something different to the story. She giggled at the taunting of the little girl to the wave, and then the results of that taunting. She totally related to the story, reminding me that we found seashells at the beach, bringing home a souvenir of a special seashell she had found, and that we ran away from the big waves when they crashed toward us. When we finished the book, she wanted to start all over. The illustrations are beautiful and the watercolors are simple yet poignant. I would recommend this book to everyone who can still enjoy the imagination of the child in all of us.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
R. Louise
4.0 out of 5 stars Suzy Lee is a beautiful artist
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2013
Verified Purchase
We love her artwork.
"Mirror" is one of our favorites, but we decided to get this first.
While I like it, I think "Mirror" tells a better, more detailed story -- even though there are no words.
This type of book is great for young kids / early readers as they can flip through the pages, view the pictures & just have fun telling the story THEY see.
Lovely.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Christos Leontis
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story.
Reviewed in Germany on January 1, 2024
Verified Purchase
I loved it. So did my niece. She just can't stop shuffling the pages.
Report
Viky
5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginación
Reviewed in Spain on December 4, 2023
Verified Purchase
Este cuento es maravilloso para dejar volar la imaginación de los más pequeños, yo lo utilizo para el periodo de acogida en tres años y me encanta.
Report
francesca
5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo!
Reviewed in Italy on February 19, 2023
Verified Purchase
Il capolavoro di Suzy Lee, notevoli anche gli altri della trilogia ma questo, nella sua semplicita' raggiunge livelli importanti per quanto riguarda le illustrazioni, la composizione e i tratti vibranti dei soggetti. Sia per adulti che per bambini,lascia molto spazio all'immaginazione.
Report
LARALU
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2017
Verified Purchase
Amazing book! Amazing sensibility!.. Both for children and adults. Susy Lee is incredible!
Report
Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Lindo!!
Reviewed in Brazil on October 2, 2016
Verified Purchase
Não há palavras para descrever as ilustrações, por que elas dizem muito por si só! Sinto saudade de bons livros infantis como este nas seções infantis das livrarias! Livros com esta qualidade não podem deixar de ser fabricados!! Hoje em dia só vemos livros que emburrecem as crianças, lamentável!
Fico Feliz por conseguir adquirir um exemplar deste livros! Gratidão à Amazon e principalmente à Susy Lee pela linda inspiração e obra!
One person found this helpful
 Report