A Geisel Honor-winning series * Author Kelly Starling Lyons selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate * A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2022

Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: Beach Day!, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. Friendship and imagination and play are highlighted in this fun story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6.

Ty turns an ordinary day in the sandbox into a fun beach day. He wiggles his toes in the sand, finds seashells, builds a castle, and splashes in the ocean. Splish, splash! When his neighbor’s beach ball flies into his backyard, Ty learns that a beach day is even better with a friend.

With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this My First series and Guided Reading Level I is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

One backyard sandbox. One new friend. The perfect beach day.

Stories about Imagination: Watch Ty turn his everyday sandbox into a sparkling beach with sand, shells, and ocean waves!
Making a New Friend: When a neighbor’s beach ball flies over the fence, Ty discovers that sharing his beach makes the day even more fun.
Backyard Adventure: All the fun of a day trip to the coast without leaving home, showing that excitement is wherever you create it.
Early Reader Book: With simple, repetitive text and bright, joyful art, this My First I Can Read book helps build confidence in new readers.
Black and African American Children’s Books: A heartwarming story celebrating Black boy joy, friendship, and imaginative play.