From the creator of the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher and his diving partner comes a best-in-class photographic picture book about the wonders of the sea.Here's an ode to the mysteries of the ocean, the animals who share our planet, and the healing power of nature from the Oscar-winning creator of the Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher and his diving partner.This meditation on the treasures to be found in the Great African Sea Forest introduces the many wonders of an environment that always surprises--from the tiniest sea snails to the shapeshifting octopus to the gently singing whales.Illustrated with gorgeous underwater photography of the fascinating creatures and places most of us will never witness firsthand, this picture book is a window into another world and all it has to share with us.
4-8 Years
11.6" x 11.2" Hardcover
56 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, Animals
Description
About the Book
"Here's an ode to the mysteries of the ocean, the animals who share our planet, and the healing power of nature from the Oscar-winning creator of the Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher and his diving partner. This meditation on the treasures to be found in the Great African Sea Forest introduces the many wonders of an environment that always surprises--from the tiniest sea snails to the shapeshifting octopus to the gently singing whales. Illustrated with gorgeous underwater photography of the fascinating creatures and places most of us will never witness firsthand, this picture book is a window into another world and all it has to share with us."--
Book Synopsis
From the creator of the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher and his diving partner comes a best-in-class photographic picture book about the wonders of the sea.
Here's an ode to the mysteries of the ocean, the animals who share our planet, and the healing power of nature from the Oscar-winning creator of the Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher and his diving partner.
This meditation on the treasures to be found in the Great African Sea Forest introduces the many wonders of an environment that always surprises--from the tiniest sea snails to the shapeshifting octopus to the gently singing whales.
Illustrated with gorgeous underwater photography of the fascinating creatures and places most of us will never witness firsthand, this picture book is a window into another world and all it has to share with us.
Review Quotes
"What a magnificent book--a perfect gift for anyone who loves nature." - Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace "In a gentle, leisurely tone, [Foster and Frylinck] invite readers to 'dive into the clear, cold water . . . relax and explore.' The photographs are colorful and unusual. This is a delight. Dive in!" - Kirkus Reviews "Foster and Frylinck, cofounders of the Sea Change Project and creators of the documentary My Octopus Teacher, invite readers on a mesmerizing guided tour of the Great African Sea Forest. A visual gem." - Publishers Weekly ★"A powerful expression of love and respect for the ocean and the magnificent creatures that live in its waters. Highly recommended." - School Library Journal (starred review)
Dimensions (Overall): 11.6 Inches (H) x 11.2 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 56
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Marine Life
Format: Hardcover
Author: Craig Foster & Ross Frylinck
Language: English
Street Date: October 11, 2022
TCIN: 85658482
UPC: 9780358677864
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-3915
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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