Our Underwater World - (Our World Collection) by Sue Lowell Gallion (Board Book)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Selected as one of Oprah's Favorite Things 2024

As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com, 'These three beautifully designed books will introduce kids to life underwater, the galaxies above, and their own world here on earth.'

'A visually arresting, fact-filled journey diving underwater around the world.' - School Library Journal, Starred Review

A stunning addition to the bestselling Our World Collection, this colorful, creative picture book transforms into a freestanding globe.

Explore Earth's underwater ecosystems with this charming read-aloud introduction to our blue planet. Beautifully illustrated and cleverly designed, Our Underwater World opens and folds back into a sturdy circular globe fastened by a hidden magnetic closure.

Rhyming verse and lush illustrations teach young children to identify and experience Earth's bodies of water - from freshwater ponds to coral reefs to the deepest depths of the ocean. Secondary text offers more detailed, curriculum-focused facts and encourages children to learn about the diverse plants and animals who populate aquatic habitats.

Inspiring, informative, and one-of-a-kind, this artful homage to our vital water system is both an invitation to explore the natural world and an object to be treasured for years to come.

Ages 2-6

Review Quotes

'A visually arresting, fact-filled journey diving underwater around the world ... Stunning illustrations will hold children captivated and motivated to help protect this vital resource.' - School Library Journal, Starred Review

'Books of this sort give readers the freedom to determine how best to read the books for themselves. The fact that it also looks utterly original is really just the icing on the cake.' - Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

'Provides a super neat glimpse into how bodies of water work.' - Book Riot

'A good board book to introduce young children to the importance of water, along with various waterbodies and the animals who live there ... [It] will hold a child's attention.' - Toronto.com

'A treasure trove of information and beauty for ocean lovers. The illustrations are breathtaking and the facts are captivating.' - Little Cub Literacy

'In terms of content, this is a winner ... Amazingly cool.' - Picture Book Playdate

'The draw of Our Underwater World is undeniably [its] innovative shape, ... unique design, and intricate images.' - Cracking the Cover

'Stunning ... Each book [in the Our World series] is a treasure.' - Bluestocking Thinking

'Fun and engaging ... A great reminder of the importance of taking care of water.' - Because My Mother Read

'Simply spectacular ... A stunning addition to any collection.' - Olivia the Librarian

'Encourages readers to find bodies of water near them and learn about the creatures that call it home.' - Sincerely Stacie

'Unique and fun ... An excellent addition to a pop-up/activity book collection.' - Jean Little Library

About the Author

Sue Lowell Gallion is an award-winning children's book author and is based in Kansas City. She is the author of Our World: A First Book of Geography and the Pug and Pig picture book series, among others.

Lisk Feng is an award-winning illustrator from China. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2014 with an MFA in Illustration, and has since worked as a commercial illustrator for clients such as The New Yorker, New York Times, and Chanel.