“A fine way for budding marine biologists to get their feet wet while staying dry.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Replete with information and vibrant images, Munro’s newest nonfiction picture book is beautiful. . . . the reading experience feels like a trip to an aquarium (or, better yet, to a reef).” —School Library Journal
“Interesting facts about eating habits, unique features, and survival tactics used by each creature are presented on double-page spreads. There is even a double-gatefolded spread in the middle that reveals a reef shark! The sea creatures are illustrated at actual size, painted with India ink and vibrant acrylics. The media chosen are especially fitting since coral reefs are known for their bright colors.” —Booklist
“Because multiple animals appear on every spread, readers must examine each description and then match it with one of the creatures in the illustrations. Thus youngsters become inquisitive partners, rather than passive observers, in the aquatic experience. That Munro depicts the animals at their actual size, and with colorful inks that mirror the habitat, adds to the realism.”—The Horn Book
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