Book Series · 7 Books

Ocean Life Up Close Books

In order from Octopuses to Sea Otters.

The Ocean Life Up Close series is a set of 7 picture books by Rebecca Pettiford, published between 2016 and 2018. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 25 pages.

Octopuses

Great White Sharks

Puffer Fish

Sea Anemones

Parrotfish

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Octopuses

Sale price

$2560

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Octopuses

By Christina Leaf

Discover the mysterious world of octopuses and their surprising behaviors.

24 pages

$26.95Save 5%

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Summary: Dive into the fascinating world of octopuses, creatures of intelligence and mystery. With eight arms and a knack for camouflage, they decorate their dens and surprise prey. What secrets do these underwater marvels hold? Young readers will explore their incredible abilities and behaviors, sparking curiosity and wonder.

The complete set

Ocean Life Up Close Series

7 books · Published 2016–2018

Octopuses

Sale price

$2560

Octopuses

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Discover the mysterious world of octopuses and their surprising behaviors.

Great White Sharks

Sale price

$2560

Great White Sharks

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Discover the secrets of the ocean's top predator: the great white shark.

Puffer Fish

Sale price

$2560

Puffer Fish

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover how puffer fish inflate to ward off threats.

Sea Anemones

Sale price

$2560

Sea Anemones

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover the symbiotic dance between sea anemones and clownfish.

Parrotfish

Sale price

$2560

Parrotfish

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover how parrotfish transform from dull to vibrant in coral reefs.

Seals

Sale price

$2845

Seals

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover the surprising similarities among seals of all sizes.

Sea Otters

Sale price

$2995

Sea Otters

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Discover how sea otters thrive in icy waters with their unique fur.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Ocean Life Up Close series?

There are 7 books in the Ocean Life Up Close series. It began with Octopuses in 2016, and the newest book, Sea Otters, was published in 2018.

What ages are the Ocean Life Up Close books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Ocean Life Up Close to life.

Christina Leaf

Rebecca Pettiford

Nathan Sommer

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