While the summer swells are keeping Southern California surfers cross-stepping, Olas Books continues to soulfully and single-handily provide enjoyable and worthwhile educational material for this region of surfing enthusiasts and their children.
With its latest children’s books, “Once Upon a Wave” and “My Surf Lesson ", Olas Books is keeping with it’s same adventurous storytelling flare and eye-popping artwork yet is incorporating a sense of safety, respect and responsibility that all ocean-goers and surfers must be made knowledgeable of.
The adventures continue for Olas Books groms - Moe and Lani as they share numerous tips and suggestions that encourage and promote ocean safety and awareness. Topics such as assessing ones own physicality, evaluating professional instruction, and learning surfing etiquette are just the beginning. Equipment assistance and First Aid are also essential in being the most conscience surfer in the water.
Olas Books’ “Once Upon a Wave” and “My Surf Lesson" carries on in the same easy and friendly spirit by staying toes-to-the-nose in its foundation of providing children of all ages with fun, entertaining, and educational books that they WANT to read; Olas Books continues its dedication and effort in promoting parent-child bonding both at home and in the water.
Since introducing his first story about surfing and the ocean titled, "My Surf Tricks", Olas Books author, Roberto Diaz, has showcased his love of the surfing lifestyle while encouraging parents and their children to share quality time together. Whether in the ocean or reading to his own son, Diazs’ objective and passion have always been the same - providing an educational avenue so that all children are able to understand the sport, learn the essential lingo and vocabulary, develop a deep love for the ocean, and a life-long respect for the environment.
With the summer sun still shining, there is still plenty of time for Southern Californian surfers to make it out to their favorite surf spots and book stores to educate themselves and their children about the ocean - in all of its majestic beauty and unforeseen dangers. Olas Books is proud to have these latest books join in the line-up, helping to educate and provide the know-how for that same sweet safe ride that surfers have experienced for many years.
This summer in the salt-filled, surf-waxed San Clemente beach air, Olas Books welcomes you to hop on board and catch that curl (safely of course) with its latest editions of children’s books. Available now, “Once Upon a Wave” and “My Surf Lesson", continue in the Olas Books tradition with the same fun and easy surfing vernacular, set to vivid and enthusiastic artwork, which is sure to keep every readers attention.
Since introducing his first story about surfing and the ocean titled, "My Surf Tricks",
San Clemente resident and author, Roberto Diaz, has received much accolade for his story about two young surfers named Moe and Lani. Diaz’s objective and passion to give back and provide “more” for parents and their children has influenced the tidal direction in which Olas Books latest efforts have shifted. “We want kids to have fun, but most of all to be safe,” says Diaz. “As a surfer and a parent, these are my biggest concerns. I want my son to surf and to be safe.”
Safety is at the forefront for Olas Books groms Moe and Lani, as they continue to learn the mystic ways of the ocean and the art of surfing. Their tips and suggestions for awareness and safety in the water are interwoven in an easy to understand writing style that suggests Diaz may be communicating directly as a parent to his own son.
Diaz keeps on showcasing his love of the surfing lifestyle while encouraging parents and their children to share quality time together. The local ties continue because “Once Upon a Wave” illustrator, Howard Kirk, is a San Clemente resident as well. Olas Books thrives upon its passion and dedication towards education, fun, safety, and surfing; the latest titles - now available - are worth the paddle out.
While the summer swells are keeping Southern California surfers cross-stepping, Olas Books continues to soulfully and single-handily provide enjoyable and worthwhile educational material for this region of surfing enthusiasts and their children.
Founded on the idea of providing children of all ages with fun, entertaining, and educational books that they want to read; Olas Books is now making sure that while reading about surfing and the ocean, its readers - both young and old - are keeping safe in the water.
Since introducing his first story about surfing and the ocean titled, "My Surf Tricks", Olas Books author, Roberto Diaz, has made a continued effort to showcase his love of the surfing lifestyle while encouraging parents and their children to share quality time together. Whether in the ocean or reading to his own son, Diazs’ objective and passion have always been the same - providing an educational avenue so that all children are able to understand the sport, learn the essential lingo and vocabulary, develop a deep love for the ocean, and a life-long respect for the environment.
Olas Books latest additions, “Once Upon a Wave ” and“My Surf Lesson", keep with its same adventurous storytelling flare and eye-popping artwork, yet incorporate a sense of responsibility and awareness that all ocean-goers and surfers must be made knowledgeable of. The adventures continue for Olas Books groms - Moe and Lani as they teach us all about the ocean and water safety.
With the summer sun still shining, there is still plenty of time for Southern Californian surfers to make it out to their favorite surf spots and to educate themselves and their young ones about the ocean - in all of its majestic beauty and unforeseen dangers. Olas Books is proud to have these latest books join in the line-up, helping to educate and provide the same sweet safe rides that its readers and surfers have been fortunate to experience.
A portion of each sale is donated to the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit organization working to protect our oceans, waves, and beaches.
All our books are printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks.
"The ocean is such a big part of my life and I want my kids to have the same feeling. Getting them familiar with the ocean through a book is a great way to make that happen.
It’s the best thing ever, golden!"
Rob Machado Three Time US Open Champion
Daddy to Two Daughters, Rose & Macy
A portion of each sale is donated to the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit organization working to protect our oceans, waves, and beaches.
All our books are printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks.