"Rylant and Stevenson once again demonstrate that simple pleasures can be adventurous. Henry, his father, and his big red dog Mudge spend a day at the beach while on summer vacation. Leisurely activities such as splashing waves, eating hot dogs and cherry sno-cones, and chasing an errant crab provide a day"s adventures. . . . Text and illustrations combine to create a well-paced, satisfying book . . ".--School Library Journal. Full color.