Way Down Below Deep

by Nancy Raines Day, David Sheldon (Illustrations)

Far below the jeweled surface of the oceans, deeper than the sun's rays can dive, there are fantastical creatures unlike anything seen on land. Deep currents-cold, black, and full of mystery-are home to secretive fellows such as the anglerfish, which uses light as bait, and vampire squid, whose red eyes peer out from a cloak of spiny tentacles as it "flies" through the water. Down in these depths, whale bones become entire cities where palm worms sway. Abyssal residents come from near and far to visit the pages of this book! Teeming with information, Nancy Raines Day's clever rhymes transport readers to the extraordinary world at the bottom of the sea. How big is a giant squid's eye? What do sea cucumbers eat? Where do bottom dwellers go to get warm? In this aquatic adventure, kids and adults alike will be delighted by what they learn about some of the world's most unique inhabitants. Accompanied by stunning artwork, the strange depths of Earth's oceans have never been closer and more inviting.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 30, 2014

About the author

Nancy Raines Day is the author of fourteen picture books. Her most recent are Applesauce Is Fun to Wear and Baby's Opposites. Her first children's book, The Lion's Whiskers: An Ethiopian Folktale, was a New York Times notable book of the year. She earned a BA in journalism from the University of Michigan and an MA in literacy journalism from Syracuse University. Having raised a son and a daughter, Day lives with her husband on St. Simons Island in Georgia.

Reviews

[meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

young oceanographers in the making will pore over this beautiful, captivating picture book. on each page lies a new discovery about a different sea creature. from a giant squid as long as a school bus to mud-eating sea pigs, kids will be as engaged with the fascinating information as well as the eye-catching illustrations. it is as fun as it is informative and i will definitely be recommending it to the kids in the library :)

[Heather Macht · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this for my 2 1/2 year old son. He loves the pictures and so do I! They literally glow and pop right off the page! The illustrator did such a good job; you actually feel like you're swimming with the creatures in the sea.

The author mixes rhyming and fun facts about sea life, and tells an interesting and engaging story. I learned quite a bit as an adult and know kids will love it. Overall, this is a great book and a fun way to to learn about marine life.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Freaky stuff!

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating, illustrations excellent, not too much text for younger ones.

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fabulous nonfiction title with great illustrations and text.