Templar publishing ISBN 9781787415713 £9.99
A charming lift-the-flap board book that introduces readers to some of the creatures in the oceans. The format is like a scrapbook with a font like handwriting. Flaps, cut-outs and 3D pull outs intrigue the reader and suggest the awe and wonder of life under the ocean. Factual information is appropriate to the age group, and the delightful illustrations are eye-catching and humorous. I loved the octopus with three hearts, the shark that can smell one drop of blood in 10 BILLION drops of water, and the dolphins that can sleep while they swim. The final page has double flaps and shows all the creatures mentioned in the book. This enables the reader to check what has been remembered. Interactive and fun, this is a perfect introduction to ocean creatures. Highly recommended for young readers aged 4 to 7 at home or at school.
Brenda Marshall
