Tall as the Sun Virtual Tour: Review and Prize Pack Giveaway

It's release day for Tall as the Sun, the latest picture book from children's author and poet Stephanie Henson! Let's celebrate with a fantastic giveaway, giving you the chance to win a basket filled with bookish prizes!

My Review:

Rich in color and content, Tall as the Sun presents an enchanting and blissful bedtime story that captures sweet father-daughter memories blended in a beach day spectacle.

A little girl sits on top of Daddy's shoulders and embarks on an adventure at the beach. From dancing dolphins to running kids, everything seems somewhat different from high above. Feeling taller and taller, she imagines herself flying like an airplane, twirling like a parasail and soaring with seagulls. After a day full of joy and excitement, she falls fast asleep, dreaming of growing as tall as the sun.

Through the observations of a little girl perched up high on her father's shoulders, the book charms young readers with a variety of fun activities that can make a beach day memorable, such as flying kites, building sandcastles, discovering sea creatures, or simply taking a stroll like the father-daughter duo in the story. Parents who read together with their children may get inspiration for how to plan their next beachside outing.

While the unique over-the-shoulder angle gives the little girl a fresh view of the world around her, the very presence of her dad makes all the difference for her experience. Her eye-opening ride is only made possible by the security and support Daddy provides. The precious bond between the father and the daughter can be seen and felt through the sunny smiles on their faces. Lively and expressive, the book's artwork not only beautifully represents the boisterous beach scenes as described in the narrative, but also enriches them with imaginative details, showcasing various ways to enjoy a beach day.

Lyrically written and artfully illustrated, Tall as the Sun makes a delightful read on and around Father's Day, in celebration of the indispensable role a father plays in his daughter's life.

About the Book:

Ages: 0–12 | 30 Pages
Publisher: Watchful Wizard Publishing (2026) | ISBN: 978-1-969819-01-8

Tall as the Sun is a heartfelt story that takes readers on a lyrical journey through the eyes of a child as they discover the magic of perspective during a day at the beach with Dad. As our little hero rises higher and higher on Dad's shoulders, the world transforms into a playground of endless possibilities. From soaring with seagulls to reaching the top of sandcastles, each page brings a new adventure.

Purchase links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org

About the Author:

Stephanie Henson lives with her family in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with roots in Central New Jersey. She holds a degree in Communications and a Publishing and Professional Writing Certificate from Rider University, and spends her summers in Ocean City, NJ. An active member of SCBWI (Eastern PA Chapter), Stephanie was a 2024 SCBWI Virtual Conference Scholarship winner, and her work has been featured in both print and online publications.

She is the author of the children's poetry collection In the Right Lane (a #1 New Release in Children's Poetry) and the picture book No School, My Rules! (a #1 New Release in Children's School & Education Books and a Tielmour Press best-seller). Tall as the Sun is her newest picture book, releasing with Watchful Wizard Publishing in May 2026.

Beyond her literary pursuits, Stephanie is a passionate advocate for underrepresented creators living with chronic illness, drawing on her own experience with autoimmune conditions. When she's not writing, she's reading, catching a show, watching Netflix, admiring sunflowers, cheering on sports, or sipping coffee.

To learn more, visit stephaniehensonbooks.com. Follow on Instagram and X/Twitter.

One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive a prize pack including signed copies of No School, My Rules!, In the Right Lane, and Tall as the Sun, plus a curated book basket filled with fun, bookish goodies!

Three additional winners will each receive a signed copy of Tall as the Sun!

Giveaway ends 6/5. Open to US 18+ only. Please click on the picture below to complete your entries. Good luck!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Stephanie Henson. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.