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  To Kevin,

  the werewolf who taught

  our vampire girl not only

  to dance, but to fly.

  Text copyright © 2017 by Anne Marie Pace

  Cover illustration © 2017 by LeUyen Pham

  Illustrations copyright © 2017 by LeUyen Pham

  All rights reserved. Published by Disney • Hyperion,

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  Illustrations were created in watercolor and pen-and-ink

  ISBN 978-1-368-01310-9

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  When the summer moon is full, a beach trip

  is an epic way to spend the night.

  Kick off the evening

  by helping to unpack

  the car.

  You’ll want a cooler full of

  yummy drinks and snacks

  to stave off hunger.

  Don’t forget the

  sunscreen!

  Stake out your home base with a

  colorful beach blanket and an umbrella.

  Near a lifeguard stand is best.

  There’s a lot to do at the beach,

  but you’ve got all night for fun!

  Just pick anything and dive right in.

  In the ocean,

  always stay with a buddy

  or two,

  and only swim where the lifeguards can see you.

  Playing in the waves can be a lot of fun.

  Hop over low waves,

  and dive through the high ones . . .

  but never turn your back to the sea!

  When the waves are breaking just right,

  give surfing a whirl.

  Practice your best ballet posture:

  and ride,

  ride,

  RIDE!

  You’ll quickly learn

  that wiping out

  is part of the game.

  As Madame always says,

  “Chin up!”

  It’s hard to be the best

  at something new.

  Learning to snorkel might be

  easier than learning to surf, but you

  still have to concentrate.

  Just remember to breathe through

  your mouth and not your nose.

  Once you’re feeling comfortable in the

  water, you’ll discover . . .

  . . . all the hidden treasures of the ocean!

  When you’ve had enough of the water,

  ask your fellow beachgoers if you can join their

  volleyball game.

  Remember that volleyball is like dancing.

  You must leap high,

  stay light on your toes,

  and always hit your mark.

  After the game, try your hand

  at a giant sand castle.

  You’ll need a big

  shovel and bucket,

  a pile of wet sand . . .

  a bit of patience . . .

  and a lot of ingenuity!

  Just don’t build too close to the water!

  If the sand castle doesn’t work out, don’t

  worry. The night isn’t over yet. . . .

  Get stoked for a massive

  midnight dance contest!

  It doesn’t matter if it’s

  Swan Lake on a stage

  or the twist in the sand—

  dancing with friends is fun

  that never stops.

  finishing with grace is what

  makes you a real winner.

  As the night draws to an end,

  sit around a roaring fire. Roast marshmallows

  and hot dogs. Sing some old songs . . .

  . . . and make plans for an encore!

 

 

  Anne Marie Pace, Vampirina at the Beach (Picture Book)

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