In addition to the playful dimension associated with the beach, André Carrilho adds an informative dimension, about the biodiversity of the oceans or the importance of fishing, and a more fanciful dimension, about what the deep ocean hides.

“Positively mesmerizing...”

"★★★★★ Carrilho creates a whimsical beach world in his story, with colorful illustrations that practically leap off the page….[for] parents/caregivers who are looking for a good beach book.”

"A unique, delightful oceanic ode."

“With illustrations that could hang on a wall, this picture book is a love letter to the sea through the eyes of a little girl who has been taught to love and respect the ocean. I could hear the ocean and feel its breeze while reading!”

“An immensely gorgeous tale of oceanic depth, perfect for reading aloud to preschoolers and early elementary children."

"The illustrations are so perfectly paired with this rhyming story that offers an ode to the rhythms and power of the sea. A reminder of our need to respect it, but also to care for it. It leaves me with the question, if the sea is our friend, an entity here in the beginning, how do we continue to show our love to it? Whimsical, ecological, hopeful!”