Beach Reads

By Cindy Bilbao

These two books take young readers on a journey to the shore.

Journey of the Sea Glass

By Nicole Fazio

This is the story of a single soda bottle that falls into the ocean and begins an epic journey until it finally washes up onto the sand to become the treasure of a young beachcomber. This children’s book is wonderfully unique in that there are no words. Instead, this engaging story unfolds within the gorgeous illustrations by the author and allows the reader to interact with pages in their own way.

Heart Stones

By Maryann Cocca-Leffler

After a brutal storm in Maine, heart-shaped stones begin to appear on the beach. Gale seems to think they have a magical quality. When they start showing up all around town, Gale believes that they are sending a message. She and Celia team up to solve the clues to this mystery. This is a wonderful middle-grade-level book that young readers will devour!

For more books for reference, inspiration, and reading, visit Cindy’s list of the Best Beachcombing Books, Best New Beachcombing Books, and her list of favorite Children’s Beach Books.

Read more beach book recommendations from Cindy Bilbao.

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This article appeared in Beachcombing Magazine Volume 48 May/June 2025.