At the Sea Floor Café

By Leslie Bulion, Leslie Evans (Illustrator)

Discover the quirky survival tactics of ocean creatures through witty poems and fascinating facts.

3.6/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings

48 pages· 2,837 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud

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Explore the ocean's depths with a collection of witty poems revealing the bizarre survival tactics of sea creatures. From dolphins donning sponges to crabs in snail shell homes, each page uncovers surprising methods of foraging, hunting, and evading predators. Dive into this vibrant underwater world where every creature has a story, and learn the science behind their behaviors. With stunning linoleum prints and rich back matter, this book offers a captivating blend of poetry and marine biology, perfect for curious minds eager to uncover the secrets of the sea.

From the publisher

Celebrate sea creatures and their fare in this award-winning volume of witty science poetry! What’s on the menu for undersea creatures? Leslie Bulion’s clever collection of poems describes the devious and surprising methods ocean denizens use to forage for food, capture prey, and trick predators. Poems bobble and swim effortlessly from page to page, leading readers from the snail shell home of the jeweled anemone crab to a raft of violet snails hanging upside down in their bubble houses. The book also features rich back matter, including science notes with details about each animal’s behavior, a glossary, and poetry notes explaining the types and forms of poems that appear on each spread. Leslie Evans’s striking linoleum prints round out this title, which is perfect for cross-curricular learning.

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