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The writing is clear and engaging. There's a little more text than in the average picture book, but the youngest book fans will still be able to keep up. Slightly older children who can best appreciate the contradictory effect of the stranger will get most from ''Three By The Sea'', but even if it doesn't sit quite right with them, the undeniable quality will win out. It definitely grows on you with subsequent readings. Recommended.

[[When Night Didn't Come by Poly Bernatene]] has nothing in common thematically with ''Three By The Sea'', but has an equally wonderful illustrative style. [[Me and You by Anthony Browne]] is an interesting take on Goldilocks, which will lead to lots of interesting debate. If simple tales of friendship are what you're after, you'll enjoy [[Arthur and the Meanies by Jan Fearnley]].