Tall as the Sun
- Paola Dell Acqua
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
by Stephanie Henson
I received a digital copy to share my opinion.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Tall as the Sun
Written by Stephanie Henson
Illustrated by Yasmin Akhtar
Ages: 0–12 | 30 Pages
Publisher: Watchful Wizard Publishing (2026) | ISBN: 978-1-969819-01-8
Publisher's Book Summary: Tall as the Sun is a heartfelt story that takes readers on a lyrical journey through the eyes of a child as they discover the magic of perspective during a day at the beach with Dad. As our little hero rises higher and higher on Dad's shoulders, the world transforms into a playground of endless possibilities. From soaring with seagulls to reaching the top of sandcastles, each page brings a new adventure.
Praise: "It's easy to picture grandparents or parents reading this book to a child before bed as they drift off to dream of sunny beaches, lulled by the rhythmic sound of ocean waves." —Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)
MY REVIEW
Have you ever thought how your children live, feel or remember the time you spend with them? Even the simplest moments can foster the happiest memories.
This story is about a girl and her father during a beach day. Father and daughter do not talk to each other, they just enjoy being together. The silence is full of words, though. The father only smiles, the girl describes everything she sees and how she feels. She is happy, very happy.
The story is very rich from the lexical point of view, it has so many words to explore! The illustrations are heartwarming! The soft palette and the delicate drawings give the story a special glow. As a teacher, I find the illustrations useful for picture description and the story, a source of new words.
It can be a beautiful bedtime story and a nice reminder of the importance of sharing simple things with our children.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stephanie Henson lives with her family in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with roots in Central New Jersey. She holds a degree in Communications and a Publishing and Professional Writing Certificate from Rider University, and spends her summers in Ocean City, NJ. An active member of SCBWI (Eastern PA Chapter), Stephanie was a 2024 SCBWI Virtual Conference Scholarship winner, and her work has been featured in both print and online publications.
She is the author of the children's poetry collection In the Right Lane (a #1 New Release in Children's Poetry) and the picture book No School, My Rules! (a #1 New Release in Children's School & Education Books and a Tielmour Press best-seller). Tall as the Sun is her newest picture book, releasing with Watchful Wizard Publishing in May 2026.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Stephanie is a passionate advocate for underrepresented creators living with chronic illness, drawing on her own experience with autoimmune conditions. When she's not writing, she's reading, catching a show, watching Netflix, admiring sunflowers, cheering on sports, or sipping coffee.
To learn more, visit stephaniehensonbooks.com.
GIVEAWAY
Readers who join us on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win one of four prizes. One grand prize winner will take home a special bundle featuring signed copies of No School, My Rules!, In the Right Lane, and Tall as the Sun, plus a curated book basket filled with fun, bookish goodies. Three additional readers will each win a signed copy of Tall as the Sun.
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