Over Or Under? | Pip Harry

Over or Under captures the courage and joy of learning to swim in Australia's beautiful yet unpredictable ocean waves. Through the eyes of young Maisie, acclaimed author Pip Harry celebrates the shared experience of generations learning to navigate our coastal waters alongside their families.

Following Maisie as she ventures into the surf with her father, the narrative explores those crucial decisions every ocean swimmer faces—when to leap over a small wave's frothy peak and when to duck dive beneath a larger swell. The story authentically conveys the exhilaration and trepidation that mark every child's journey toward becoming a confident swimmer.

Award-winning illustrator Hilary Jean Tapper brings these moments to life with artwork that captures both the power and beauty of Australia's surf beaches. Her illustrations showcase the special bond between parent and child in this rite of passage that happens on beaches across the nation every summer.