Tide's Journey

Tide's Journey is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book that introduces young readers, ages 4-11, to the natural phenomenon of ocean tides. Through simple, lyrical text by Sally M. Walker and vibrant artwork by Kim Smith, children will observe the changes that occur on a beach as the tide moves in and out. The book highlights various sea creatures, plants, and objects that appear and disappear with the water, encouraging a sense of wonder and observation. A helpful note to parents offers suggestions for extending the learning by engaging children in questions and observations of the natural world around them. It's a perfect read-aloud for sparking early scientific curiosity.

High tide, low tide . . . what happens when the tides flow? An award-winning nonfiction author offers the youngest explorers a closer look at nature's wonders in action. When ocean waters face the moon, waves move toward the sandy dunes and salty water floods the beach. Driftwood bobs on top of waves and fish swim freely below. But what happens when the water retreats and the tide is low? Step by step, Sally M. Walker's simple narration lets the youngest oceanographers follow changes to the shoreline as the tide goes in and out. Kim Smith's art captures the waves in motion, the treasures deposited on the beach, and the living things nearby, from shorebirds to sea plants, from crabs and sea stars to children happily exploring the shore. A note to parents suggests bringing the learning to life by encouraging questions and observations of the natural world.