Books Shelly's Adventures
Book One
Shelly's
Journey to the Sea
A story about courage, friendship, and slow progress.
A tiny sea turtle named Shelly is about to begin the biggest journey of her life. Along the way she meets new friends who encourage her every step — and discovers that courage isn't about never being afraid. It's about taking one small step at a time.
- 📖 38 pages
- 🐢 Ages 3–8
- 🎨 Watercolor illustrations
The Story
Join Shelly on her very first adventure!
A tiny sea turtle named Shelly is about to begin the biggest journey of her life.
As she makes her way toward the ocean, Shelly meets new friends who encourage her every step of the way. Along the journey, she discovers that courage isn't about never being afraid — it's about taking one small step at a time.
Filled with beautiful watercolor illustrations, lovable ocean friends, and a heartwarming message, Shelly's Journey to the Sea reminds young readers that every little step matters.
Perfect for
- Ages 3–8
- Ocean lovers
- Bedtime reading
- Parents, grandparents, and teachers
- Encouraging perseverance and self‑confidence
What Shelly teaches
Perseverance
Keep going, even when the ocean still looks a long way off.
Courage
Being brave isn't never being afraid. It's taking one small step at a time.
Friendship
A friend's encouragement can carry you all the way to the sea.
Believing in Yourself
Every little step matters — and every one of them counts.
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!
What readers are saying
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Shelley is the cutest character!
“I recently shared it with my Second Grade class, and they absolutely loved it… They loved the beautiful pictures and the meaningful message, and they had so much fun coloring the bookmarks and coloring pages.”
Dianne D. · Second grade teacher -
The perfect gift for kids!!!
“Absolutely adorable book! Bought this for my 2 nephews and they LOVED it… They loved the activity pages too!”
Nicole M. -
Great message for the kids
“Love the positive message. The illustrations are beautiful and the questions at the end for the kids are great.”
Bonnie B. · Verified purchase -
Amazing book for littles!
“So cute and a great read for my toddler! She loved the illustration and the seek and find at the end!”
Garrett A. · Verified purchase -
Love this little book!
“A sweet, easy story that little ones can understand. Beautifully illustrated!”
Sue · Verified purchase -
All our kids need this
“My daughter is turtle obsessed… Ordering more to donate to our school library.”
Kiki · Verified purchase
Shelly's story continues
Book two, Shelly Makes a Splash, is out now.