The Coast is Clear

The Coast is Clear - A Mirror Poem (A story that unfolds forward, then reverses back through the same events)

All is well.

This enchanting bedtime picture book transforms ordinary nighttime sounds into an extraordinary calming story designed to help little ones wind down after a busy day.

Two Ways to

As a traditional book from start to finish OR In the mirror poem format which reads from front to back, and then back again.
The scrape of a sliding door. The bark of a dog. The chime of a clock. The soft call of a plover.

Each sound weaves into a gentle tale that unfolds forwards, then backwards, like a mirror poem carried on the night air. Watch as the story builds up through sounds, then gently rewinds back to peaceful silence.

Benefits for your

Helps children wind down with a unique reverse storytelling structureCreates a sense of peace through thoughtfully paced lyricDevelops listening skills and sound recognitionTeaches mindfulness through focused listeningIntroduces Australian wildlife in a gentle wayExperience the story through sound with the included soundscape
FREE STORY SOUNDSCAPE - Children can listen to the actual sounds that inspired this story, creating a unique multi-sensory storytelling experience. Perfect for car trips, classrooms, quiet time, or as a special bedtime experience.

Based on a true story with hidden hearts throughout Matthew Valenti's beautiful illustrations.

Perfect for ages 3-8 who love unique story structures, need help transitioning to quiet time, or enjoy sound-based storytelling. Makes for the ideal Christmas gift book for children!

"A peaceful, calming bedtime book with a mirror-poem structure that lets children experience the story through both words and sounds."