America — From Sea to Shining Sea
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the waterways of America have left their mark on children’s literature. Read these picture books about mighty storms and daring rescues, sea shells and seagulls, lake life and sea life, whales, seals and all the wonders of America’s coastlines.   
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A Dog's Eye View
As the author of the Down Girl and Sit chapter books, it’s no secret that I love dogs.  So what could be better than a series of picture books about a dog’s adventures at sea? Read the Salty books by Gloria Rand.
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Seaside Communities
Most of my childhood vacations were spent on Pawleys Island, SC, and Amelia Island, FL. I was always with aunts, uncles, first cousins, second cousins and even fourth cousins. And, of course, there were the other vacationers and locals that became our lifelong friends. Discover these picture books that celebrate that feeling of community.
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The Pink Motel
The Pink Motel by Carol Ryrie Brink deserves a category all by itself. Published in 1959, this magical book was a childhood favorite. It follows the adventures of a family that inherits a very unusual and very pink motel in Florida. I was thrilled to find a copy at a local antique mall and snatched it up. The dustcovers are long gone but that’s OK because the book is still wonderful and still … pink.