Into the Kelp Forest

by Cora Reef, Jake McDonald (Illustrator)

Simon tries to catch the mysterious Kelp Monster in this fifth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.Simon’s friends are talking about the mysterious Kelp Monster at school one day and, for once, Simon doesn’t have anything to add to the story! That’s because he’s never even heard of the Kelp Monster. But from what his friends say, it’s bigger than a whale shark and its teeth are sharper than red-bellied piranha! And it lives in the Kelp Forest, where all the fish are scared of it. After all this talk, Simon decides he has a to catch the kelp monster and find out why it’s spooking the other sea creatures! But Simon’s in for a big surprise about this so-called monster! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

126 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 5, 2022

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute series! My seven-year-old really likes it. It's got a fun "Finding Nemo" type vibe without feeling copycat-ish and deals with many of the issues and feelings that 5-7 year olds might be experiencing with school, friends and fears with a light, but not dismissive, approach. This book deals with the fearsome stories of the kelp monster -- yet also teaches that we shouldn't accept something as true based on rumors. There's also a small lesson about the importance of balanced ecosystems (kelp, sea urchins and sea otters).

[R. L. Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This books was adorable! And I love how they brought in all the fun facts about otters!

[Charly Troff (JustaReadingMama) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This seems to be a solid series for children. If I weren't reading them aloud, I wouldn't be reading them on my own, but I do believe there is a place for books purely for children. My kids are loving it and it's a fun story that teaches a little.