A young girl participates in Coney Island's Mermaid Parade to celebrate the opening of the ocean during the summer solstice.

A wordless picture book that shows a little girl's first experiences at the beach, as she goes from being afraid of the roaring waves to playing on the shore while gulls soar overhead.

Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamon's grandparents during summer vacation.

Lottie the chicken has a number of adventures at the beach, during which her new towel comes in handy.

A little cat named Sneakers experiences the sights, sounds, and smells of an ocean beach.

Zoey the chicken decides to use her imagination to have a beach day and bring her friends along to find buried treasure.

A young girl and her mother walk along the beach and marvel at the treasures cast up by the sea and the wonders of the world around them.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text relate a trip to the beach that features a man in a funny hat--or hat on a funny man, a sandy lunch and swimsuit, and a high-flying kite.

A little dog's paralyzing anxiety gives way to bravery when someone smaller arrives in need during a whooshy, splashy, overwhelming day at the beach.

"A sensitive boy gets overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and sensations at the beach, but his dad has a trick to help his son face these unexpected obstacles"--