George the Boxer is always scared of something - the town bullies, big noises and water - especially the ocean, where his big head and chest and long dangly legs will sink like a stone. And the beach is exactly where his best pal, Mildred the Yorkie, wants to go. George thinks that it's sometimes best not to try than to fail. Mildred knows that she will make a huge splash in the ocean on her very first try. Will George sink or swim? Will Mildred conquer the sea and become the world's greatest swimmer? Or will George's biggest fear come true?George and Mildred: Life's a Beach is a tale of how two friends learn that being cautious is important, but being too safe can hold you back from being the hero you're meant to be.