Frequently Asked Questions about Sammy’s Adventures in Ocean City, NJ

  • You can purchase Sammy’s Adventures in Ocean City, NJ at Three Birds in Ocean City, NJ, or order a signed copy online by emailing Cindy at sammys.adventuresinoc@gmail.com. You can also fill out a form on the website!

  • Sammy’s Adventures in Ocean City, NJ is a whimsical children’s picture book that follows Sammy the monkey as he explores the sights, sounds, and sweet treats of Ocean City, New Jersey. The story celebrates adventure, friendship, family vacations, and the magic of a favorite shore town.

  • Yes. Sammy’s Adventures in Ocean City, NJ helps raise awareness for cystic fibrosis, and 10% of book proceeds are donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

  • The book was inspired in part by Cindy Fortunato’s daughter Amelia, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a child. Creating Sammy’s story became a source of hope, healing, and joy, and the book now helps share that hope with other families.

  • This book brings Ocean City memories to life through colorful illustrations, beloved local landmarks, and scratch-and-sniff stickers that help children experience the boardwalk in a fun, sensory way. It is part storybook, part keepsake, and part love letter to Ocean City, NJ.