Stories from Blue Planet II, BBC
by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Illustrated by Emily Dove
A Paula Wiseman Book
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
First published in in Great Britain, 2020
2023
64 pages
ISBN: 9781665928021
A refreshing dip thanks to lively imagery in both art and narrative. (Kirkus Reviews)
Beautifully illustrated by Emily Dove, Our Blue Planet is a treasure to hold and read. Young readers will discover secrets of the deep--the oceans which cover 71% of our planet, yet we have better maps of Mars than our own oceans.
Creatures abound that children and adults have probably never heard of, for example, the vampire squid, the flapjack octopus, the pyjama shark and many others. Each two page spread (or layout) is detailed with eye-catching art and animals that seem to dance off the pages.
A call to all future marine biologists, scientists, engineers, and ocean lovers to protect our oceans complete this compelling text. A lovely book to gift to any child, but especially to children who are interested in all things marine.
Highly, highly recommended. Foreward by David Attenborough.
Grades 1-up. This book can be appreciated even for middle grade and YA readers. Reluctant readers will love this book.
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