Netgalley ARC - 4.5 stars rounded up. This was a very sweet story and I do like that they build something beatiful and find shared interest and get along. The art is very pretty and I especially like how the water is illustrated. Only reason its not 5 stars is honestly the description/summary is unnecessarily misleading and hints at drama - there is not much drama to be found.

Very sweet story of a blended family. The author takes a lovely trip to the beach to introduce and discuss topics of family dynamics. Great setting and illustrations.

A sweet, short story about a blended family. The reader gets to watch two step-siblings take a trip to the beach together and slowly get used to each other. They eventually find that they like each other more than they like playing apart.

Lovely illustrations. A nice message without being preachy.

Thank you for the ARC. I will purchase for my library.

“Changing Tides” by Júlia Moscardó is a heartwarming picture book that beautifully explores the dynamics of a blended family. The story follows two children, a Black girl and a white boy, as they navigate the excitement and nervousness of becoming siblings for the first time. During a trip to the beach, the children work together to build a sandcastle, learning to overcome their initial uncertainties.
The illustrations are warm and inviting, perfectly capturing the beach setting and the emotions of the characters. The story gently addresses themes of family, cooperation, and acceptance, making it a perfect choice for young readers.
This book is an excellent addition to a school library. Its inclusive portrayal of blended families and its gentle approach to emotions make it a valuable resource for helping children understand and appreciate diverse family structures. Highly recommended for elementary school libraries and classrooms.
Thanks to NetGallery and Publisher Spotlight for an advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

The book was beautifully written. Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it. Thank you for this advance reading copy!

Lula's *favorite* place is the beach. But when a beach trip rolls around, Lula's father tells her that Simone and her son Theo are coming along too -- the four of them are now a family! Lula's not sure how she feels about sharing the experience (and her toys!) with someone else. But when she and Theo navigate both their rocky new sibling relationship and a brewing, big storm, they find that they're stronger when they work and play together.

I loved this book. Such a heartfelt story with charming, sweet illustrations!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Julia Moscardo, this is one of the most beautiful childrens books I’ve read in a LONG time! I taught preschool for five years, and wish I had this for my classroom. My four kids and I absolutely cherished reading this at bedtime. From start to finish, each page was delightful.

My 2.5 yo picked this one out (I let her scroll down the pages) because of the beach on the cover. It was a very cute book and the illustrations were pretty. There were however a lot of words on each page. This book would probably be best for 3-5 year olds! My toddler did like flipping through the pictures, but it was just too much to hold her interest right now!