A newborn loggerhead turtle pops out of its shell to join the rest of the hatchlings as they make their very first journey from glistening beach to shimmering sea. Using the light of the moon to act as a guide to the safety of the water, the hatchlings must avoid a number of hungry predators while crossing the sand. Follow these cute little turtles as they embark on a unique and exciting adventure and discover the beauty and dangers of their brand-new world. Vivid artwork accompanies a gentle, lyrical rhyme that captures one of the animal kingdom's rarest and most wonderous natural occurrences.