Books Shelly's Adventures
Book Two
Shelly
Makes a Splash
Sometimes courage begins with one little try.
The waves look like so much fun — until Shelly gets close. While her friends splash, play, and ride the waves, Shelly isn't so sure she's ready to join them.
- 📖 46 pages
- 🐢 Ages 3–8
- 🎨 Watercolor illustrations
The Story
Book two in the Shelly's Adventures series.
The waves look like so much fun… until Shelly gets close.
While her friends splash, play, and ride the waves, Shelly isn't so sure she's ready to join them. What if the waves are too big? What if she falls? What if she's just too scared?
With a little encouragement from Grandma Cora, Tucker, and her ocean friends, Shelly discovers that being brave doesn't mean you aren't afraid. Sometimes, courage begins with one little try.
A heartwarming ocean adventure about trying something new, finding courage, and discovering that even the biggest adventures can begin with one tiny splash.
Perfect for
- Ages 3–8
- Ocean lovers
- Bedtime reading
- Parents, grandparents, and teachers
- Trying something new
What Shelly learns
Trying
The first try is the hardest one. It still counts if it's small.
Courage
Being brave doesn't mean you aren't afraid.
Friendship
Grandma Cora, Tucker, and the ocean friends cheer her in.
Confidence
One little splash is where the big adventures start.
Meet Shelly's Friends
Kind hearts. Big dreams. Great friends.
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Shelly
A tiny sea turtle with a very big journey ahead — and a great big heart.
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Grandma Cora
Wise and loving grandma. Sees the best in everyone.
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Andy the Sandpiper
Quick on his feet and always up for an adventure!
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Kit the Starfish
A bright star with big ideas and an even bigger heart.
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Sunny the Laughing Gull
Always smiling and spreading joy wherever she goes.
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Mara the Hermit Crab
Small but mighty! She's brave, clever, and kind.
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Kai the Young Turtle
Shelly's buddy and fellow dreamer. He's learning every day!
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Pearl, Sandy & the Shorebirds
A cheerful flock who look out for one another and love the shore.
Friends make every journey better!
Start at the beginning
Shelly's first adventure, and how she got to the sea.