Kids can color as they join a family having a ball at the beach. There are puzzles to complete, easy snack recipes, and even a journal to record details of their seaside discoveries.

Monica Wellington has illustrated more than 40 children's books (and written most of them). Many of her storybooks feature cooking, gardening, and outdoor themes. Monica teaches a children's book illustration class at the School of Visual Arts, in the continuing education department. She loves working with her students and helping prepare them to break into publishing their art. She resides in New York City with her cats named Lola and Zoe.