"I wouldn't mind if we were in a story." said Ann. " Because people in stories don't go around all day looking for an old shell. Interesting thing happens."
"Nothing really happens in a story." said Ben. "Stories are just words. And words are just letters. And letters are just different kind of marks."
Magic beach was written and illustrated by Crockete Johnson, the creator of famous Harold and Purple Crayon. This piece is a great example of demonstrating sophistication in a most simplified style. Also, its enticing storytelling guides us to walk by the fine line of reality and virtual world... Loved it.
