Sea Creatures from the Sky
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Picture Book · Ages 1–7 · 2018

Sea Creatures from the Sky

By Ricardo Cortes

A shark's tale of aliens goes unbelieved. Can it prove the truth?

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48 pages
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A curious shark encounters mysterious creatures from above the sea, resembling friendly marine biologists. Released back into the ocean, it struggles to convince its friends of the incredible encounter. Will the shark find a way to share its unbelievable story? Dive into a world of humor and wonder as this misunderstood shark embarks on a quest to bridge the gap between sea and sky. With stunning illustrations, this tale invites children and parents to explore the depths of belief and imagination.

From the publisher

Ricardo Cortés’s stunning seascapes follow the story of a shark that has a story to share about creatures who live above the ocean. At its surface, our shark encounters strange-looking creatures who resemble nice, caring marine biologists. But after they release it back into the ocean, the shark cannot find one friend to believe its tale. Filled with humor and warmth, this book will charm children and parents alike.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
1–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
Books about the oceanBooks about scienceBooks about sharksBooks about marine lifeBooks about science and nature
What readers & critics say

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Really lovely pictures, and a fun little story. I especially like the way that this whimsical story could be used to spark a discussion about the importance of understanding different perspectives. And did I mention the pictures are really lovely?!

Lauren Hancock

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
April 3, 2018
Publisher
Black Sheep
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781617756160

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