Meet Pip the Plover
A gentle story about tiny steps, brave hearts, and the magic of noticing what matters.
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A Brave Little Bird
Follow Pip, a tiny piping plover chick, as he journeys from nest to shore — discovering courage, curiosity, and his place in the world.
Tender Moments
Created with neurodivergent kids, gentle caregivers, and quiet storytimes in mind this book is an invitation to slow down and connect.
Rooted in Real Life
Inspired by beachside mornings, mother-daughter walks, and the sacred work of raising kids who feel deeply and notice the world.
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A peek inside the story...
Beneath the dune grass, soft as a whisper,
a speckled egg shifts in the sand.
Cra-ck. Wiggle. Peep.
Pip has hatched.
The beach is big. The world is loud.
But Pip is learning—when to run, when to hide,
and how to be brave.
One day, feet thunder near.
A girl slows. She sees the sign.
She lifts the rope and whispers,
“I hope they’re okay.”
Pip peeps. Mama returns.
Safe, small, and still—he’s held by her wings.
Written by Kate Powers
Special Education Teacher, Artist, and Solo Mom of two neurodivergent kids.
Illustrated by Abbi Powers
Kate’s daughter and creative collaborator.
This story came from our real walks at the beach—watching plovers, asking questions, and wondering how to care more deeply for the world around us.
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Pip the Plover is officially live on Amazon! 🐦💛
This heartwarming picture book blends gentle storytelling with coastal conservation, following a tiny shorebird on his journey from nest to shore.
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