Planning a beach trip? Read this book first - your child will thank you. So will the ocean. Every summer, families head to the beach with towels, sunscreen, and high hopes. But without the right preparation, a dream day can turn into a sunburned, lost, or frightened one in minutes.
What to Do and Not to Do at the Beach is the book that changes that - one page at a time.
Follow Callie, a spirited and curious girl, through a full beach day filled with adventure, discovery, and real-world lessons that every child needs before they ever step foot on the sand. From the moment Mom holds up the family rules card - Be Safe. Be Smart. Be Kind. Be Responsible. - Callie's day becomes a masterclass in how to enjoy the beach the right way.
What Your Child Will Learn Inside:
- Wear Sunscreen - why SPF 50 matters and how to apply it correctly
- Read Beach Flags - green, yellow, red, double red, and purple explained simply and memorably
- Water Safety Rules - 6 rules every child should know before swimming
- Don't Go Too Far Out - understanding currents and respecting the ocean's power
- Don't Touch Jellyfish - even washed-up ones can still sting
- Drink Water - why you need it before you feel thirsty at the beach
- Don't Leave Trash Behind - how plastic in the ocean affects sea animals for 500 years
- Be Kind to Other Beachgoers - the beach belongs to everyone
- What to Do If You Get Lost - a calm, practical plan every child should memorize
- Be Smart About the Sun - why the hours between 11 and 3 require extra care
- Shells and Sea Creatures - why shells with hermit crabs belong at the beach, not in your pocket
This isn't a rulebook. It's a story - rich, warm, and beautifully illustrated - that children want to read again and again. By the end, Callie doesn't follow the rules because she has to. She follows them because she understands why they exist. Each rule is a reason, not a restriction.
Why Parents Love This Book:
- Covers water safety, sun safety, environmental responsibility, and social kindness - all in one story
- Teaches children what to do in real emergencies, including getting lost at the beach
- Stunning, vibrant illustrations that bring every scene to life
- Engaging enough for independent readers, perfect for reading aloud before a beach trip
- A diverse cast of children working together - modeling friendship, inclusion, and shared responsibility
- No lectures. No fear. Just a confident girl having the best beach day of her life - the smart way.
Read it the night before your beach trip. Watch your child remind you to reapply sunscreen at the two-hour mark.
Have Fun. Be Safe. Take Care.
All three together. That is what a good beach day looks like.
From Paideia Librarium - Books for Curious Little Minds.
