Dive, Dive Into the Night Sea - by Thea Lu (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Swooping manta rays. Vibrant coral reefs. Sleeping whales. And in the deepest darkness, a display of bioluminescence, swirling like a constellation of stars. These and other wonders await discovery in an arresting and atmospheric picture book, rendered in a poetic narrative and with artwork that makes striking use of muted color and light. Lift the flaps to uncover the secrets of the night sea, as well as fascinating facts about the mysterious creatures that live there"--

Book Synopsis

Follow award-winning illustrator Thea Lu on a stunning, dreamlike journey through the night sea.

Dive, dive!
Dive into the night sea.
I shine my light and wait
to see who will come to me.

Swooping manta rays. Vibrant coral reefs. Sleeping whales. And in the deepest darkness, a display of bioluminescence, swirling like a constellation of stars. These and other wonders await discovery in an arresting and atmospheric picture book, rendered in a poetic narrative and with artwork that makes striking use of muted color and light. Lift the flaps to uncover the secrets of the night sea, as well as fascinating facts about the mysterious creatures that live there.

Review Quotes

A fascinating, poetic tour.
--Kirkus Reviews

Richly evocative illustrations.
--Booklist (Starred Review)

The text is spare and evocative and prompts the reader to think about the environment from the diver's perspective. . . For children who might fear the dark, this book provides an alternative and evocative perspective--the dark is just another fascinating habitat to explore.
--Hakai Magazine

About the Author

Thea Lu is an award-winning picture book maker and illustrator. She spent most of her childhood playing in the sea and has carried this spirit of play into her illustration. When not working on books, she loves hiking, diving, and anything else in nature. Thea Lu lives in Shanghai.