Some of my favorite memories began when the tide went out.
On quiet mornings after a storm, my dad and I would head to the shoreline—boots muddy, thermos in hand—to see what secrets the sea had left behind. Sea stars curled in tidal pools. Ancient oyster beds cracked open like fossils. The remains of forgotten piers jutting from the sand like teeth. These moments felt like magic—and they still do.
That’s the heart behind my new book, Low-Tide Exploration in Florida.
What’s It About?
This book is a field guide, a storybook, and an invitation all rolled into one. It’s written especially for curious young explorers (ages 8–12), but it’s packed with real science, vivid detail, and a sense of wonder that I hope will inspire readers of any age.
You’ll learn:
What creatures come out during negative low tides
How to identify shells, crabs, sea stars, and even ancient fossils
What to bring and how to explore safely
How Florida’s tides work—and how storms and hurricanes shape our coastline
Why low-tide mornings might be the best kind of treasure hunt
There’s even a chapter on what washes ashore after big storms. (Spoiler alert: it’s not just shells. Think baseball caps, duck decoys, tangled ropes—and stories waiting to be told.)
Why Low Tide?
Because low tide reveals what’s usually hidden.
It slows the world down and asks us to pay attention.
I wanted to give kids (and grownups) a reason to look closer—at the trails left by a horseshoe crab, the spiral of a lightning whelk shell, the birds stalking the flats for tiny fish. These are the moments that turn an ordinary beach day into an adventure.
And for Florida kids especially, I wanted this to be a love letter to their home. Our coastline is wild, strange, and beautiful. It deserves to be known.
Where to Find It
Low-Tide Exploration in Florida is the first book in my Florida Wild series. It’s available now on Amazon in paperback. You can find it here: Order on Amazon
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, homeschooler, or beachcomber at heart, I hope this book gives you something new to discover—and a reason to head outside, even if it means getting a little muddy.
Let the tide go out.
Let the adventure begin.
~ L.S.