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Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc
26 May 2026
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.

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.
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Illustrated by:   Sara Palacios
Imprint:   Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 288mm,  Width: 227mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   397g
ISBN:   9780593857014
ISBN 10:   0593857011
Pages:   40
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 5 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Alexandra Katona lives in Southern California with her husband, son, and dogs. She graduated from the University of Michigan, where she majored in Environmental Studies and minored in Spanish, and she now works in communications for the specialty coffee industry. This is her second picture book, and it's inspired by her family and her love of surfing (which she does year-round). Sara Palacios earned BFA and MFA degrees in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. She has illustrated numerous picture books, including Between Us and Abuela and Platanos Go with Everything, and she received a Pura Belpre Honor for Marisol MacDonald Doesn't Match. She lives in San Francisco with her husband.

Reviews for Finding My Wave

""Palacios’ simple, brightly colored graphic art pairs well with Katona’s text. An empowering tale of a youngster riding out waves of anxiety, with triumphant results."" —Kirkus


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