Part of the dayslikethis.life family storytelling world, the book is inspired by real adventures along the coasts of Lyme Regis, Beer and Seaton, as well as family explorations in Mazarrón and Bolnuevo, Spain.

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Written in William’s own warm, curious voice, the book introduces young readers to the hidden life of the shoreline — from rockpools, crabs and sea anemones to fossils, tides, shipwrecks and coastal wildlife — in a way that feels exciting, accessible and full of wonder.

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At its heart, the book is about helping children notice more, ask more questions and fall in love with the natural world around them.

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William Orchard said:
“Every rockpool feels like a tiny secret world. I wanted this book to share the excitement of finding amazing creatures, learning cool facts and exploring the beach with your eyes wide open.”

As well as celebrating curiosity and discovery, the book gently encourages children to explore coastal habitats with care, kindness and respect, showing that even the smallest pools and shorelines are delicate little worlds worth protecting.

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With strong roots in the much-loved coastal locations of Lyme Regis, Beer and Seaton, the book is expected to appeal to families, schools, libraries, museums, visitor centres, gift shops and media outlets with an interest in children’s books, nature, wildlife, the Jurassic Coast and family days out.

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Suggested feature angles

• 10-year-old seashore explorer inspires children to discover the coast

• Lyme Regis, Beer and Seaton through the eyes of a young nature lover

• encouraging children to swap screens for rockpools, fossils and wildlife

• a child-led celebration of seaside discovery and outdoor curiosity

• real family adventures turned into a charming children’s nature book

 

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dayslikethis.life@gmail.com
 

Notes to editors

Title: William’s Wild World: Secrets of the Seashore
Author: William Orchard
Type: Children’s non-fiction / seaside nature and discovery
Key locations featured: Lyme Regis, Beer, Seaton, Mazarrón and Bolnuevo
Themes: rockpooling, coastal wildlife, fossils, family adventure, curiosity, nature and outdoor discovery

William Orchard is part of the dayslikethis.life family storytelling world alongside Brett, Vikki, George and Lola the Sproodle. The platform combines books, family life, humour, travel and storytelling, with a strong connection to real places and everyday adventure.