Benjamin was a very shy boy in grade two. He was a terrific walker but a reluctant talker. One day on a school beach excursion he ignores his teacher's advice and walks so far he becomes lost. He sees many things on the beach in his travels and he is positive if he keeps walking he will be able to meet up with his class mates and join them at the zoo. He is reluctant to ask anybody the directions because he considers his beach speech is not good enough. Because Benjamin is missing it does not work out for the class mates so they miss out. This is rhyme . The backgrounds are beach paintings from my vast sold collection . I thought they worked out rather well. Adults and children will enjoy this book, it is quirky bright and colourful and in rhyme.