It’s storytime with G Pa Rhymes! Cray and his friends, Turtle Fay, Gull Ray and Fox Hay are back for another adventure, told by Cape Cod’s rappin’ rhymin’ grandpa G Pa Rhymes and illustrator Erica Leigh. In the first book, Cray is a bit of a bully, but he doesn’t realize his friends don’t like it. After an unfortunate accident, he learns what it means to be a good friend and it’s “A New Day for Cray!” With a fresh attitude and new approach to life, Cray is back to save the day! In this sequel, Turtle Fay gets into a little jam. Cray, his friends and Queen Mer May work together to make the bay safer for those who live there and visit. In the end they pledge a call to action to help teach humans ways to keep the beach clean for future generations and for all to enjoy! See you at the beach! Testimonials “G Pa is a true friend of the ocean! His newest book, Cray Saves the Day, is a beautifully written and illustrated story that encourages readers to focus on the noble cause of keeping our oceans clean and healthy. This story provides a bird’s eye view of how a few close friends can have a huge influence within their community.” – Katharine Baumgartner; President; Ocean Family Games, Inc. “Cray and his pals pack two important lessons into this wonderful and empowering story. Not only does it teach us about the devastating impact of plastic waste, but also the role each of us play in turning the tide on pollution. After reading this book, I couldn’t help but want to grab some friends, head to the beach, and pick up some trash!” – Patrick Clarke; Founder; Cape Clasp To learn more about the author follow @gparhymes on Facebook and Instagram. Visit GPaRhymes.com for exclusive content. Read more

Cray and crew are back for another adventure. Their friend Seal Gray loves to spin his beach ball, but when his ball spins out of control he has to make a quick decision on what he should do. “It can be difficult to confess when you know you’ve done something wrong, but this is a perfect story to open conversations about honesty and learning from mistakes. Young audiences will develop empathy as they see different points of view and how actions have consequences. With endearing characters, sublime illustrations, and fun rhyming text, it’s hard not to enjoy Cray and friends. Beach Ball Blunder is great for primary teachers, guidance counselors, or parents!” -Sam Richardson; K Teacher; @littlecubliteracy “G Pa has created yet another perfectly crafted story, and Erica has again expertly brought that story to life with her stunning illustrations. In Beach Ball Blunder, G Pa communicates a powerful and important message in terms that young children can easily wrap their minds around. Erica’s illustrations are intricate, clever, and expertly communicate the nuanced emotions that G Pa’s characters are expressing throughout the story. This book should be in every elementary classroom and on every child’s bookshelf, and I consider it a valuable addition to ours.” -Nicole Filippone; Author Read more