Underwater Park - by Helena Harastova (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Dive In! The Ocean's Most Unique Theme Park Awaits!

Imagine a world where sardines ride ferris wheels and manta rays give the best rides! This captivating book plunges young readers into an imaginative underwater amusement park bursting with playful sea creatures that were hired for the most hilarious jobs. While they are giggling at the cuttlefish ink stamping station and the turtle coral reef playground patrol, kids will absorb fascinating facts about the amazing animals of the deep sea. Get ready to explore every fun-filled corner of the ocean deep!

• Sea Creatures with Surprising Jobs: Ocean animals take on some of the most important roles including pearl oyster security, octopus chef, sea urchin masseuse, giant squid photographer, european lobster sheriff, lion's mane jellyfish painter, electric ray electrician, and so much more!


• Learn Ocean Facts the Fun Way: Playful storytelling makes learning about marine life fun and memorable.


• Bonus Interactive Fold-Out Map Included: Adds an extra layer of adventure and discovery that turns science into an exciting hands-on activity.


• Ideal for Preschool and Early Elementary (Ages 3-6): A unique blend of entertainment and educational content about the ocean that provides a whole lot of fun!


• Bright and Engaging Artwork: Colorful and bold illustrations make the underwater amusement park come alive.


• Fuels a Love of Marine Biology: Introduces young minds to the wonders of ocean life.

For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.

Review Quotes

Selected for May 2025 Hot Off the Press of CBC Book List

"Gr 3-5-The underwater world reveals its wonders in this nonfiction text that uses an amusement park theme to guide readers through several layers of underwater life, sharing information about seahorses, sharks, and sea cucumbers. At the "dino park," ¬readers discover fossils and animals that have not changed appearance in millions of years. The "grand feast" section explores ¬predators under the sea as well as plankton that feed many whales. The text uses captions to help readers learn about specific animal and plant life. It features vocabulary words like snooty and radiant, and readers will appreciate the informal tone mixed with the advanced learning of ecosystems. Structurally, this text works perfectly for dipping into and out of at leisure, rather than reading cover to cover. VERDICT While the vocabulary and illustrations are detailed, not all ¬animal and plant life in each amusement park attraction are fully described, but that may serve as a positive way to introduce readers to underwater ecosystems that ¬warrant ¬further ¬exploration." --Tracey S. Hodges, School Library Journal

"The art in this book was stunning. The amount of details the illustrator put in to both the amusement park and the underwater animals were stunning. Clear cut lines and vivid colors draw a reader's attention. The realistically drawn animals allow for children to identify the creatures being spoken about. The blend of the amusement park and the educational information was fun. It kept the book exciting. It also provided a lot of stunning illustrations and details in both the foreground and background. The writer and illustrator put in effort to categorize the animals in ways that fit together. While this book can be charming on its own, the added non-fiction popups also provide an educational twist for children or parents who may wish for more than just cute visuals." --Evren Dodd, YA Books Central

"Great book for many ages. Easy to read. Illustrations were fantastic. Fun information told in a unique way." --NetGalley-Librarian

"This was a great story for young readers and very well written! The pictures were entertaining!" --Ally K., NetGalley-Reviewer

"I really loved this book. For those interested in the many species that roam beneath the ocean waves, this is a great view. Find some fun facts, who's who, and what you should avoid. Fun and engaging. The illustrations were top notch, and will keep kiddos entertained as they search each page." --Rebecca Hill, Blogger

About the Author

Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.

Born in Olsztyn in 1991, Justyna Holubowska-Chrzaszczak graduated from the Faculty of Graphics at the Gdansk Academy of Fine Arts. A self-proclaimed gardener and proud cat owner of three lovely cats, she works primarily with digital painting and enjoys cycling. Her clients include Newsweek, Palmolive, ALDI, the Moscow Times, and various Polish publishing houses. She lives in Gdansk, Poland.