Under the Clam Moon

Guided by moonlight, a child and their uncle travel across a shimmering beach in search of clams...

Big and small, old and young, clams burrow beneath the sand, just waiting to be discovered.

This effervescent tale is a beautiful shoreside journey about creating core family memories, and the wonders of the natural world, perfect for fans of A Different Pond and Owl Moon.

Author: Kaitlyn Wells
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 05/12/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.70h x 11.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781250341198
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2026
Publishers Weekly 04/06/2026
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2026
Booklist 05/01/2026

About the Author

Kaitlyn Wells is an award-winning journalist whose work has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Wirecutter, among others. Her first children's book, A Family Looks Like Love, received the Outstanding Book Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. She lives in New York City with her wonderful husband, the sweetest toddler, rambunctious dog, and demanding cat.

Mariyah Rahman is a Trinidadian illustrator who has called many places home. Most of her days are spent drawing stories by an open window, with her three cats curled up near to her. When she is not drawing, she can be found swimming, picnicking, sewing summer dresses or baking one too many cakes.