Book Series · 7 Books

Ocean Life Up Close Books

In order from Great White Sharks 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.

Great White Sharks
Octopuses
Parrotfish
Puffer Fish
Sea Anemones
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Great White Sharks
Sale price
$2560
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Great White Sharks

By Rebecca Pettiford

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

24 pages· 308 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Library Binding
The complete set

Ocean Life Up Close Series

7 books · Published 2016–2018

Series
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$2560

Great White Sharks

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

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

Octopuses

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Discover the mysterious world of octopuses and their surprising behaviors.

Sale price
$2560

Parrotfish

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

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

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$2560

Puffer Fish

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover how puffer fish inflate to ward off threats.

Sale price
$2560

Sea Anemones

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover the symbiotic dance between sea anemones and clownfish.

Sale price
$2845

Seals

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover the surprising similarities among seals of all sizes.

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 Great White Sharks 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 people who bring Ocean Life Up Close to life.

01

Rebecca Pettiford

Author
02

Christina Leaf

Author
03

Nathan Sommer

Author

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