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Mia Kingtide - The Octopus's Gift - Where it all began: A Story about Marine Biology, Family, and Self-Confidence
Hardcover
Series: MIA Kingtide's Ocean Adventures, Book 0
FamilyGeneral Juvenile FictionScience & Nature
Publisher: Pitter Patter Diving LLC
Published: Jan 10 2026
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.25 Width: 11.00 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A magical adventure begins at the edge of the sea.
On a glowing golden afternoon at Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove, California, Mia Kingtide skips from rock to rock, exploring tide pools with the confidence of a young adventurer. With her camera in hand and curiosity sparkling in her eyes, Mia discovers that every tide pool is its own tiny universe. Sea anemones wave gently in the water, little shrimp dart like flashes of light, and shy crabs tuck themselves into rocky hiding places. Mia loves it all, especially sharing these ocean afternoons with her dad.
Then Mia notices something extraordinary hiding beneath a rock.
Before she can call her dad over, a group of older kids rush in, crowding the tide pool and turning Mia's peaceful discovery into a moment of worry. Shadows fall across the water. The tide pool feels smaller. And Mia must make a brave choice: step back, or speak up.
Mia chooses to speak up..
What happens next will test Mia's courage, her determination, and her deep love for the ocean. And when the waves roll in again, Mia walks away with a brand-new feeling in her heart: that the sea is full of surprises, and some discoveries can change everything.
Beautifully illustrated and filled with seaside wonder, this picture-book chapter is perfect for ages 2-10. It's a warm, exciting introduction to Mia Kingtide and the adventures waiting just beyond the tide pools.
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