Rashin’s story of her first trip to a beach in her new New York home is juxtaposed with her experiences in the Caspian Sea while living in Iran. She misses much from her former home; but she discovers a new flavor ice cream and a friend with whom to have fun without the Islamic beach guards who kept male and female beachgoers separate. Vivid illustration and straightforward narration reveal the author’s own story.
“Somewhere in the big, big city…” live two babies sharing similar activities with their parents. After something to eat and a nap, this baby and that baby meet in the park to play. Lively language and bouncy illustrations depict familiar families.
