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Chu's Day at the Beach
A new adventure for everyone’s favorite sneezing panda, from New York Times bestselling team Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex. Chu and his family are going to the beach! Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But what will happen if Chu sneezes at the beach? And what will happen if he doesn’t ? A perfect read-aloud story about a summertime adventure!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 7, 2015
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November 27, 2019
Chu is a monster sneezer. Chu would fit in well in our family, we of the loud sneezes. If it’s not ear-splitting, it’s not a sneeze.
Chu is a cute panda that can kill you with cuteness. I love the beach full of all kinds of animals including a seasnake that is swimming with Chu’s dad. Chu gets some ice cream and then the sun is in his eyes and he sneezes and parts the sea. People can walk through the tunnel and see the merpanda’s and whales. It’s quite funny and riffing off Moses parting the sea. Now they have to make Chu sneeze again, but how will it happen.
The nephew laughed at this story. He thought it was great fun. He loved all the animals at the beach and he loved Chu. He gave this 4 stars and I told him I would get some more. I told him, this is why he needs to cover his mouth when he sneezes, so this doesn’t happen. (He never remembers to cover his mouth and it’s really gross at the table.)
Chu is a cute panda that can kill you with cuteness. I love the beach full of all kinds of animals including a seasnake that is swimming with Chu’s dad. Chu gets some ice cream and then the sun is in his eyes and he sneezes and parts the sea. People can walk through the tunnel and see the merpanda’s and whales. It’s quite funny and riffing off Moses parting the sea. Now they have to make Chu sneeze again, but how will it happen.
The nephew laughed at this story. He thought it was great fun. He loved all the animals at the beach and he loved Chu. He gave this 4 stars and I told him I would get some more. I told him, this is why he needs to cover his mouth when he sneezes, so this doesn’t happen. (He never remembers to cover his mouth and it’s really gross at the table.)
March 6, 2018
Little Chu takes us with him to the beach.
As expected his day is not going to be a normal one but an extraordinary one.
Neil Gaiman's Chu series has a cool and interesting thing about them.
As expected his day is not going to be a normal one but an extraordinary one.
Neil Gaiman's Chu series has a cool and interesting thing about them.
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October 27, 2025Sometimes the books you once loved just... hit a bit different when you learn too much.
This one used to be a 4 star read.
My original review - cause some can separate the art and this book had rather good elements... but I'm really struggling here.
This one used to be a 4 star read.
My original review - cause some can separate the art and this book had rather good elements... but I'm really struggling here.
June 10, 2015
Gaiman and Rex team up again for another adorable Chu story. This visit brings us to the beach, where Chu’s big, BIG sneeze causes big waves and trouble. Can Chu and his friends fix the sneeze upheaval?
Chu is super cute as always—those eyes of his always melt my cold heart. But this time out the art missed the mark for me. The “Aah, Aaaah” pages with the disembodied heads stuck out as a bit odd. I realize Mr. Rex was trying to show the building, building sneeze, but sadly the floating heads technique did not work for me.
Some disappointment in the pages, but still oh-so cute. Plus you can still see and hear Gaiman in the story. I mean come on! Merpandas! You can’t go wrong with a merpanda! :)
Recommended Library read.
May 22, 2021
This is part of my 365 Kids Books challenge. For a fuller explanation see my review for 101 Amazing Facts about Australia You can see all the books on their own shelf. Yay, Reviewers list is fixed, as far as I can tell. Still waiting for the Readers list to be fixed, though.
Like Adam Rex, I suffer from seasonal rhinitis. Thankfully my sneezes are never this bad.
It's so much fun looking at the details of everyone on the beach and in the sea. I love that Chu's family are so old-fashioned in their attire, unlike everyone else. But merpandas? Best thing ever.
***
13 June 2015
Chu's not like the other kids, so his day at the beach starts out as one might expect and then takes a turn toward the frivolously weird. Cool.
Library copy
Like Adam Rex, I suffer from seasonal rhinitis. Thankfully my sneezes are never this bad.
It's so much fun looking at the details of everyone on the beach and in the sea. I love that Chu's family are so old-fashioned in their attire, unlike everyone else. But merpandas? Best thing ever.
***
13 June 2015
Chu's not like the other kids, so his day at the beach starts out as one might expect and then takes a turn toward the frivolously weird. Cool.
Library copy
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July 19, 2018El otro día un desconocido me hizo la platica sobre libros, fue la cosa mas bizarra que me ha pasado, un día les contrae los detalles de esa conversión, por lo pronto les contare que este chico se sorprendió que ha pesar de leer tanto nunca he leído un libro de Neil Gaiman, porque según él la novela gráfica de Coraline no cuenta.
Así que bueno sus palabras se me quedaron y últimamente he buscado libros de este autor para leer, ninguno me ha llamado la atención lo suficiente para leerlo, pero encontré esta serie de libros infantiles y no me pude resistir.
Me gusto mucho este libro, porque aparate de tener un protagonista super tierno, me pareció muy creativa la historia, además que a mi hija le encanta leer la parte de los estornudos.
Así que bueno sus palabras se me quedaron y últimamente he buscado libros de este autor para leer, ninguno me ha llamado la atención lo suficiente para leerlo, pero encontré esta serie de libros infantiles y no me pude resistir.
Me gusto mucho este libro, porque aparate de tener un protagonista super tierno, me pareció muy creativa la historia, además que a mi hija le encanta leer la parte de los estornudos.
July 2, 2018
4.5 / 5
Solo Neil Gaiman es capaz de hacerte amar tanto a un personaje que has conocido en tan pocas páginas. Chu siempre será uno de mis personajes favoritos de este maestro de la literatura. ¡Todos a leer esta trilogía!
Solo Neil Gaiman es capaz de hacerte amar tanto a un personaje que has conocido en tan pocas páginas. Chu siempre será uno de mis personajes favoritos de este maestro de la literatura. ¡Todos a leer esta trilogía!
July 26, 2015
Chu and company are adorable as always. It's a very pleasant book. It's maybe starting to feel a little franchise-y.
I thought it was notable that my four year old didn't quite get what was going on with the wall of water (she hasn't seen The Ten Commandments, I guess) and I had to look at the picture twice to get it myself, OH, okay, Chu sneezed the water to either side, so the whale can't get home because he can't cross into the area that is only air. Then she said "of course he can, he works in a diner" (in the first book). She has a point.
I thought it was notable that my four year old didn't quite get what was going on with the wall of water (she hasn't seen The Ten Commandments, I guess) and I had to look at the picture twice to get it myself, OH, okay, Chu sneezed the water to either side, so the whale can't get home because he can't cross into the area that is only air. Then she said "of course he can, he works in a diner" (in the first book). She has a point.
October 26, 2015
Chu is becoming one of my favorite characters in picture books! Thank you Neil Gaiman! I hope this isn't the last "ah choo" of Chu. The art work and illustrations are fun and adorable/lovable. Great job with the illustrations Adam Rex! (Adam, I also like the bunny suit! Sorry about the allergies...) The 3rd book in the Chu's series is another wonderful day for Chu the cuddly little panda who's sneezes are bringing smiles to bad days. When Chu sneezes good things are happening for me after I read these books!
December 21, 2017
Illustrations were lovely. Wording not so much, on the boring side mostly. The capitalist octopus threw me for a loop. Chu needs to fix the 'broken' ocean not because the whales can't go home - and he's created a bit of havoc with an ecosystem - but because the octopus won't be able to sell her ice-creams as nobody will want to come to the beach anymore .... Really?! C'mon!!
July 1, 2015
I might be biased, but that was adorable. His sneeze level is over 9000!
Older kids might enjoy searching the beautiful illustrations for the miniature beach-goers, such as the surfing mice and sunbathing cockroaches.
Older kids might enjoy searching the beautiful illustrations for the miniature beach-goers, such as the surfing mice and sunbathing cockroaches.
January 5, 2016
I want fee ice-cream for sneezing too!
September 8, 2015
LOVE this series! Favorite parts--Chu breaking the ocean ("You broke the ocean!?" is what I can picture everyone thinking )and the mer-pandas.
February 3, 2016
It is impossible not to giggle while reading the Chu books; even his name is funny! And there are merpandas. Enough said.
August 23, 2022
Cute, and a nice follow up to Chu's Day.
February 7, 2017
I don't have much to say about this as it is the third in the series and I've already reviewed the first two but I have to say that this one wasn't as impressive as others. I think it was because the authors introduced slightly fantasy elements to the story and I think that more could have been done with the setting. I still enjoy these books and think that I will be buying the board books for my son one day but this one wasn't as good as the first two.
December 8, 2017
This one didn't quite have the same charm as the first two. Possibly because there was too much plot, actually, never really allowing Chu to just be the cute panda from the first two. Plus, there were weird pages of Chu's disembodied head as he was starting to sneeze--just looked odd.
April 12, 2015
Not nearly as good as the first two books in the series, Chu's Day and Chu's First Day of School.
April 19, 2015
The story is underwhelming but I luuuurve the illustrations. The writing gets a small number of bonus points for the inclusion of "merpandas."
June 27, 2016
Wherein Chu goes to the beach and almost causes a environmental catastrophe. With the sneezing. But he's a good panda so he tries to fix it.
August 23, 2016
Weirder than the other Chu books.
January 9, 2021
Typically, I only put books for Alena on Goodreads if I want to find more by a particular author. I prefer Neil Gaiman's books that are not picture books, but this was on my to-read list.
The best part of this book is the illustrations. I particularly like all the little creatures who are holding or wearing beach gear. My favorite is the frog wearing the tiny Speedo. Cute.
I'm not going to be putting many of the books I read to Alena on here this year. Last year, I mostly did that to help me keep track of authors I enjoy so I could put books on hold and pick them up curbside when the library was closed because of the pandemic. Thankfully, the library is open and we're back to browsing the shelves.
The best part of this book is the illustrations. I particularly like all the little creatures who are holding or wearing beach gear. My favorite is the frog wearing the tiny Speedo. Cute.
I'm not going to be putting many of the books I read to Alena on here this year. Last year, I mostly did that to help me keep track of authors I enjoy so I could put books on hold and pick them up curbside when the library was closed because of the pandemic. Thankfully, the library is open and we're back to browsing the shelves.
October 21, 2017
Duo GAB suka banget!
Bolak-balik minta dibacain...
Apalagi si dedek...
Sering banget nunjuk-nunjuk tempat nyimpen buku ini kalau udah bosan main...
Ceritanya seru.
Mas Galang paling suka pas bagian Chu dapat dua scoop ice cream (banana, he choose).
Giska paling suka pas bagian Chu bobo (the last page). Somehow she's interested in every sleeping ilustration...
Hmmmm
Bolak-balik minta dibacain...
Apalagi si dedek...
Sering banget nunjuk-nunjuk tempat nyimpen buku ini kalau udah bosan main...
Ceritanya seru.
Mas Galang paling suka pas bagian Chu dapat dua scoop ice cream (banana, he choose).
Giska paling suka pas bagian Chu bobo (the last page). Somehow she's interested in every sleeping ilustration...
Hmmmm
June 6, 2020
Chu adalah Musa 😂
The merpanda sent me 💀💀💀
The merpanda sent me 💀💀💀
November 20, 2020
Can't get enough of Chu and his little adventure at the beach!
January 13, 2021
21 - 2021
January 9, 2023
My favorite of the Chu books :p
November 15, 2019
This book is very strange. It moves the plot from silly but more believable (even though he was blowing things over with his sneezes before) to just absurd and quite surreal. Suddenly, Chu has the power to suspend the laws of gravity to such an extent? When did that happen?! It felt different from the ones before, but Chu super fans will enjoy it.
For: panda fans; readers wanting a book about the power of the sneeze.
Possible red flags: characters in peril.
For: panda fans; readers wanting a book about the power of the sneeze.
Possible red flags: characters in peril.
August 14, 2015
Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex join forces for the third installment in this series about Chu the panda.
Big things happen when little Chu sneezes. When his family visits the beach, the peculiar force of his sneeze causes all sorts of problems for beachgoers. Can Chu find a way to undo the mess he’s made?
I’d have to give adorable factor of this book a 10 out of 10. The artwork is exceptional, with vibrant colors, high detail, and a pleasantly hand-brushed style. Word density varies widely from page to page, avoiding any visual monotony. The story passively explores several possible causes for sneezing whilst depicting a physics-defying scenario that older children will quickly recognize as “weird” or “silly.”
It’s a cute story, to be sure. But parents hoping to convey a moral or lesson may be a bit disappointed. There’s plenty of imagination to be had (i.e. merpandas!), but not much by way of profound or educational conclusions.
This hardback book is 30 pages in length and is suitable for ages 4-8.
June 15, 2017
The love-able but sneeze prone panda Chu returns for his third adventure, a day at the beach. Everything seems to be going fine for Chu until his nose starts to tickle and he can’t help but sneeze one of his oversize sneezes. Will the beach ever be the same?
A giggle worthy title that any sneeze obsessed child will adore. Adam Rex’s oil and mixed media illustrations shine as each page sets a detailed scene for Chu’s adventures on that page. Neil Gaiman’s clever text creates anticipation for what is to come and the conclusion of the story will leave you with contentment as Chu gets tucked into bed with a treasured memento from his day at the beach.
I would highly recommend this book for purchase by any school or public library.
This book was provided by the publisher for professional review by SWON Libraries.
A giggle worthy title that any sneeze obsessed child will adore. Adam Rex’s oil and mixed media illustrations shine as each page sets a detailed scene for Chu’s adventures on that page. Neil Gaiman’s clever text creates anticipation for what is to come and the conclusion of the story will leave you with contentment as Chu gets tucked into bed with a treasured memento from his day at the beach.
I would highly recommend this book for purchase by any school or public library.
This book was provided by the publisher for professional review by SWON Libraries.
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