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The perfect read for exploring nature with children, this beautiful nonfiction picture book offers an awe-inspiring look at the forest’s life cycle.

“Poetic, revealing, and visually delightful.” — Kirkus Reviews

"Highlights the majestic afterlife of fallen trees… . rhythmic and informative.” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“[A] loving tribute…This lovely description of codependent life cycles has multiple applications in the classroom and the library. The simple story is gracefully affecting. “ — Booklist

June 2025! Preorder now!

Follow along with one little shellfish to discover cutting-edge, under-the-sea science!

Did you know that deep in the ocean, fish are loud? Scientists have recently discovered that fish and shellfish grunt and groan, crackle and cluck, and even burp and boop to communicate. They warn each other, woo each other, and welcome each other with all kinds of sounds, making the ocean quite noisy! This upbeat, rhyming nonfiction picture book explores underwater science in a unique way and is perfect for any school or home library.

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*JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION

*A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR, HORN BOOK (starred review)

*A BEST BOOK OF 2023, Canadian Children's Book Centre

 

RECOMMENDED BY: Kirkus, SLJ (School Library Journal), CBC,

Hakai Magazine, Open Book,

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

FEATURED IN: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal

Finalist in the BC-Yukon Book Prizes, 2024

 

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About Me

I write picture books that celebrate our early instincts to nurture the natural world. My poems are found in places like Best Canadian Poetry 2021. I'm grateful to live in beautiful BC, Canada, near the forests and oceans that inspire my work.

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