★"Open, clear, inviting...A pitch-perfect portrayal of a summer day."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Celebrating the supportive relationship between a child and her dog, this story shows how we can all be brave and achieve things in our own time.

Billie prefers playing quietly, but the beach is a noisy place. Her energetic dog, Bean, is happy to explore the sand and water. When Billie does try going for a swim, she has a painful surprise and heads back to shore. But Bean digs up something that can help Billie get back in the water where she soon discovers a whole world of quiet solitude and spectacular color beneath the surface.