One Ocean: A Journey Beneath the Waves
Explore wildlife beneath the waves in a fascinating and magical story from the Welsh Children’s Laureate
Age 3+
Nature, The Natural World Social Issues: Environment & Green Issues
Celebrate the wonders of the world’s oceans in this spellbinding story from an award-winning author and illustrator pair.
We humans mostly live on land – so, we think that land is the most important thing there is. But if you look at Earth from space, you see our planet isn’t green or brown, like the land. It’s blue.
Discover how all the oceans of the world are connected in this fascinating picture book. When two children find a “sea heart” seed on the beach, they dive into a journey that reveals the magnificent variety of life underwater. From swimming with sharks to soaring over spectacular coral reefs, follow the journey and discover the wonders beneath the waves.
Written by expert zoologist Nicola Davies, with captivating illustrations from the award-winning Jenni Desmond, this is a book to share with and inspire young nature lovers.
"Get inspired by Nicola's wonderful books for kids of all ages" - Steve Backshall
"Immersive, beautiful and full of heart, this vital story of the sea will make readers fall in love with the blue parts of our world" - Helen Scales
Creators
Nicola Davies, Welsh Children's Laureate, is an award-winning author, whose many books for children include A First Book of Nature, A First Book of the Sea, Tiny, Lots, The Promise, King of the Sky, Ice Bear and Big Blue Whale. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats and then worked for the BBC Natural History Unit. In 2017, she became the first ever recipient of the SLA’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Information Books. Visit Nicola at www.nicola-davies.com, or follow her on X under the handle @nicolakidsbooks.
Jenni Desmond is an illustrator, artist and picture book author, working from a studio in a rattling railway arch in east London. She graduated with distinction from the Masters in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art (APU), and her books have won awards including the Cambridgeshire "Read it Again" Picture Book Award. Visit Jenni's website: www.jennidesmond.com
Reviews
Immersive, beautiful and full of heart, this vital story of the sea will make readers fall in love with the blue parts of our world. Filled with the joys of exploration, the power of hope and the importance of connections, ONE OCEAN is a spell-binding celebration of the sea’s great wonders and a compelling call to action.
Helen Scales
