The Great Clam Rescue

Reach for this book when your child expresses a budding interest in the natural world or feels overwhelmed by the idea of helping the environment. It is the perfect choice for a quiet afternoon after a trip to the beach or when a child asks how they can protect the animals they love. The story follows a young girl and her grandfather as they work together to save clams stranded by a storm, modeling how gentle care and teamwork can solve a problem. Through a grounded and realistic narrative, the book explores themes of environmental stewardship and the special bond between generations. It is age-appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary students, offering a concrete example of empathy in action. Parents will appreciate how it transforms a potentially scary event, like a big storm, into an opportunity for purposeful action and family connection.