Izzy and Frank are best buddies and they love exploring the beach on their island home. One sad day Izzy has to move from her beloved home to the city.There she misses the freedom of the natural environment and, of course, Frank.

She can’t seem to fit in to her new home but one day she wakes to find Frank waiting for her, ready to explore the town. Their fun is infectious and others join in and finally Izzy makes new friends. Katrina Lehman and Sophie Beer have created a bright and energetic picture book with lovely alliterative language that kids will adore. For ages 2+.

Alexa Dretzke is the assistant manager and children’s book buyer at Readings Hawthorn.