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Reviews are coming in!
A new nonfiction picture book!
WHAT FISH ARE SAYING
Coming JUNE 2025 with Sourcebooks!
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Follow along with one little shellfish to discover cutting-edge, under-the-sea science!
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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.

School Library Journal *Starred Review "This book has it all: captivating illustrations that bring the underwater world to life without being cartoonish; fantastic rhyming verses that make science facts easily understood and memorable; loads of information about how fish communicate. It’s an obvious choice for nature lovers and science teachers, but it also provides a wealth of new vocabulary and plenty of opportunities for lessons about rhyming words, onomatopoeia, perspective, and point of view. With all the sound effects, this will be a popular read-aloud for story hours; there’s so much to learn about underwater sounds, and readers will appreciate such a terrific introduction to the topic. Those students who may not ordinarily be drawn to science themes not only will learn new concepts but will likely start asking more questions about this noisy underwater realm. VERDICT Educators, parents, and students will absolutely love this book. It’s beautifully illustrated, funny, and educational; start recommending it ASAP."
Horn Book: "Rhyming and entertaining onomatopoeia-filled couplets impart an impressive amount of information; detailed and colorful spreads highlight the variety of underwater life."
Booklist: "Jaunty coverage of a less-discussed topic...the unusual sounds chronicled will make it a hit read-aloud."
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