Search the Ocean, Find the Animals - by Bethanie Hestermann & Josh Hestermann

Book Synopsis

Dive into ocean adventure with the ultimate hidden picture book for kids.

Search the Ocean, Find the Animals invites young explorers to uncover marine mysteries, challenge their minds, and fall in love with the wonders of the sea. Loved by families and recommended by educators, this search-and-find adventure stands apart for its blend of hands-on play and real science.

What you'll find:

• Endless Hidden Picture Fun: Each ocean scene bursts with 10 clever animals and objects to find--promoting focus, patience, and independent discovery.
• STEAM Learning That Feels Like Play: Every habitat is packed with surprising facts and new vocabulary, empowering budding scientists and ocean lovers.
• Inspires Ocean Conservation: Introduces kids to diverse marine habitats and practical ways to help keep our oceans healthy, encouraging responsible, curious world-citizens.
• Stunning Art for Lasting Appeal: Lush, intricate illustrations mean every read reveals new details--making it a book kids (and parents) never outgrow.

Review Quotes

"Bethanie and Josh Hesterman have created a fun and engaging way for you and your child to discover the amazing animals that call the ocean home. I look forward to reading this book with my grandchildren and exploring the ocean together." --Chuck Kopczak, PhD, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

"From the Great Barrier Reef to the Arctic Ocean, and all the seas in between, Search the Ocean, Find the Animals is a fun and educational way for kids to learn about our underwater world. The authors also do a FINtastic job of including a diversity of lesser-known animals and ways to help conserve our oceans. I can't wait for my kids to find the animals!" --Solomon David, PhD, Aquatic Ecologist and Assistant Professor of Biology at Nicholls State University

"It's so important for kids to connect with animals and nature to foster the development of their love for our natural world. In Search the Ocean, kids will be certain to have loads of fun learning about many marine species as they search for them in various marine habitats. An entertaining book for the whole family!" --Rita Stacey, Curator of Marine Mammals, Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo

About the Author

Bethanie and Josh Hestermann are authors of animal-science books for kids, including Zoo Animals: A Search and Find Book for Kids, as well as Zoology for Kids and Marine Science for Kids for more advanced readers. Bethanie is a freelance writer and Josh is a zoologist working at the California Science Center.

Bethanie and Josh Hestermann are authors of animal-science books for kids, including Search the Zoo, Find the Animals, as well as Zoology for Kids and Marine Science for Kids for more advanced readers. Bethanie is a freelance writer and Josh is a zoologist working at the California Science Center.