Ocean

Natasha Durley

Book - 2021

"Vibrantly illustrated by Creature Features creator Natasha Durley, each page bursts with ocean creatures united by a common characteristic. From fantastic fins to shiny shells, from giant squid to glowing jellyfish, this eclectic collection of species celebrates the diversity of sea creatures. And with something to look for on every page, it's guaranteed to inspire and fascinate budding oceanographers."--Publishers website.

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Subjects
Genres
Board books
Picture books
Published
Somerville, Massachusetts : Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2021.
Language
English
Main Author
Natasha Durley (illustrator)
Edition
First US edition
Item Description
On board pages.
"First published by Big Picture Press, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, 2020" --verso page.
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
ISBN
9781536217087
  • Gorgeous glow
  • Super shells
  • Spectacularly spotted
  • Funny faces
  • Amazing arms
  • Stylish stripes
  • Fantastic fins
  • Terrific teeth
  • Bold black & white
  • Snazzy spikes
  • Enormous eyes.
Review by School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 3--This intriguingly illustrated title invites young readers to think about the incredible features of sea creatures. From the very first page, the text and illustrations generate a feeling of awe about ocean creatures, their variety of shapes and sizes, and the characteristics that enable them to survive. Kids learn that there are still "thousands" of sea creatures waiting to be found. Appealing headers help generate interest: "Gorgeous Glow" (animals that create or reflect light), "Super Shells" (animals that grow shells and shed them as they grow and animals whose shells continue to grow throughout their lives), and "Fantastic Fins" (fins used to swim, glide above the surface of the water, and crawl). The text also raises many questions that guide readers to contemplate the illustrations: Which creature has a shell? Who has tentacles? Who here has one tall fin on its head? Text and illustrations work beautifully together to inform readers and spark their interest in learning even more. VERDICT A book with snappy titles, colorful illustrations, and just enough new information so that children will feel informed and eager to discover more about sea creatures. A fine addition to animal studies and for individual reading and browsing.--Myra Zarnowski, City Univ. of New York

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