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Billie and Bean at the Beach George OConnor Place on a mantelpieceOpen, clear, inviting A pitch perfect portrayal of a summer day. Kirkus Reviews, starred review Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time. Billie prefers playing quietly, but the beach is a noisy place. Her energetic dog, Bean, is happy to explore the sand and water. When Billie does try going for a swim, she has a painful surprise and heads back to