Where the forest meets the sea, Pandi and Kapi discover a sandy cove that shifts with every tide.

The shore whispers clues: gull prints and hermit-crab trails, wind patterns on dry sand, little streams mapping safe routes. The friends practice wayfinding—shell arrows, stick lines, sand circles—and learn to remember left/right/straight along the water.

They help what's been washed ashore, notice the difference between wet and dry sand, count the pause between waves and realize that patience, detail, and teamwork beat hurry every time. As the water rises, they choose the smart path via dune markers calmly, together, attentively.

This picture book blends gentle suspense with clear, soothing language.

Each spread offers short read-aloud texts and rich details ideal for bedtime and first independent reading. Extra: Heart-Quest! On every illustrated spread, 2-3 tiny hearts are hidden. Children search, count, and compare building attention through play.

Audience: read-aloud 3+; early readers 6-8.

Themes: beach, tide, orientation, friendship, mindfulness, teamwork. No scare factor.