The Big Race at Big Ridge Bay

By Zoey Joyce and Darnell Anderson

The Great Race At Blue Ridge Bay:
On your marks... Get set... SPLASH
In the sparkling world of Blue Ridge Bay, four best friends are ready for a big adventure. There's Kris the "wiggly noodle" fish, Crystal the spinning angelfish, Lippy the belly-flopping gecko, and Oms the goggle-wearing, hug-giving panda.
They all love the water, but they have one big question: Who is the fastest swimmer of them all?
When Lippy challenges the group to a grand race across the bay, the competition is on But as the race begins, the friends quickly realize that being the "coolest" or "smoothest" swimmer isn't enough when surprises wait beneath the surface. From squiggly seaweed tangles to unexpected nets and mid-paddle cramps, the path to the finish line is full of "Uh-ohs "
Will Oms' "Super Panda Speed" be enough to win? Or will the friends discover that the best part of a race isn't reaching the finish line, it's who you're racing with?
Why parents and educators love this book: Healthy Competition: Teaches children how to handle winning and losing with grace and a smile.Overcoming Setbacks: Shows kids how to keep going when things go wrong.High-Energy Read-Aloud: Packed with fun sound effects like ZOOOP , ZIP-ZAP-ZOP , and KER-SPLAT that keep toddlers and preschoolers laughing.Theme of Inclusion: Celebrates a diverse group of land and sea animals playing together in harmony.Perfect for: Fans of The Pout-Pout Fish or Llama Llama, and any little one who is learning to play fair and have fun
Dive into Blue Ridge Bay today and remind your child that when we play with friends, we are ALL winners

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GR9LXXD3
• ISBN13: 9798250684767
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"