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Finding My Wave
Mia finds her bravery and catches her first real wave while surfing with her abuela in this joyful, lyrical picture book that's perfect for summer and for grandparent/grandchild sharing.
One early morning, Mia and her abuela head to the ocean to surf. But Mia's tummy is churning wildly. Will she finally be able to make it past the whitewash? The way the waves are crashing makes her feel very small, and she admits to her grandmother that she's afraid. "It's OK to be scared, mi amor," her abuelita says. "Become friends with your fears and they turn into courage."
And so, with Lita's guidance and a newfound bravery, Mia is finally able to pop to her feet on the board. "¡Wepa!" her abuela cheers as Mia glides through the water, her heart leaping out of her chest. It's unlike anything in the world, and now she's ready to find the next wave and the next.
One early morning, Mia and her abuela head to the ocean to surf. But Mia's tummy is churning wildly. Will she finally be able to make it past the whitewash? The way the waves are crashing makes her feel very small, and she admits to her grandmother that she's afraid. "It's OK to be scared, mi amor," her abuelita says. "Become friends with your fears and they turn into courage."
And so, with Lita's guidance and a newfound bravery, Mia is finally able to pop to her feet on the board. "¡Wepa!" her abuela cheers as Mia glides through the water, her heart leaping out of her chest. It's unlike anything in the world, and now she's ready to find the next wave and the next.
- GenresPicture Books
40 pages, Hardcover
Published May 26, 2026
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June 3, 2026
This is such a great book. My daughter (8yo) and I live near the beach and loved the illustrations of the ocean and the surf culture vibes. More than anything, we loved the message about facing your fears and realizing you can do hard things. The relationship between the girl and her grandmother is so sweet.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Cute book about overcoming fear. I will likely quote abuela's advice about "Befriending your fears to turn fear into courage".
June 3, 2026
Finding My Wave beautifully blends finding your courage, connecting with a grandparent, and deepening one's love for the ocean. Highly recommend!
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