Tim and Sally's Beach Adventure Grady Thrasher Illustrated by Elaine Hearn Rabon Join Tim and Saly as they embark on a fun-filled and learning adventure to the beach. Written in verse and perfect for early readers, in Tim and Sally's Beach Adventure, author Grady Thrasher reveals the joys and surprises in store for children on their first visit to the beach. The whole family, including their dog Flip, eagerly looks forward to the trip, arising before dawn to begin their journey. After watching the landscape change from rolling hills to coastal plain, the children vie to be the first to see the seashore and the ocean. During their stay at the beach, Tim, Sally and Flip learn about beach creatures, ocean waves, currents and tides, and sand-castle building, all while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of being on vacation with Mom and Dad. Grady Thrasher is the author of the Tim and Sally series of books, including Tim and Sally's Vegetable Garden. He lives in Athens, Georgia.