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Commotion in the Ocean


Synopsis


Dive into the ocean for a noisy, rhyming animal adventure in this colourful read-aloud board book.

Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound words, as they discover lots of amazing sea creatures. Including blue whales, sea turtles, jellyfish, dolphins and more!

Each page introduces a different animal, with a short read-aloud rhyme.

In a chunky board book, perfect for little hands to hold!

From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.

Giles Andreae (author), David Wojtowycz (artist)

Summary

Chapter 1: The Mysterious Disappearances

* Introduction of the protagonists, Sam and Siri, two marine biologists investigating unusual disappearances of marine life off the coast of California.
* Real example: Reports of missing sea turtles, dolphins, and sharks puzzle scientists and fishermen.

Chapter 2: The Deep Dive

* Sam and Siri dive to the ocean floor to search for clues.
* Real example: Oceanographers use submersibles to explore deep-sea environments and document unexplained phenomena.

Chapter 3: The Strange Sounds

* The team detects strange sounds emanating from the depths.
* Real example: Sonar recordings capture underwater noises that resemble sonar signals or animal communication.

Chapter 4: The Underwater Camera

* Sam and Siri deploy an underwater camera system to capture images of the mysterious creatures.
* Real example: Researchers use underwater cameras to study marine life behavior and observe elusive species.

Chapter 5: The Discovery

* The team discovers a group of colossal jellyfish, unlike anything they've ever seen before.
* Real example: Scientists identify new and bizarre jellyfish species in remote ocean regions, expanding our understanding of marine diversity.

Chapter 6: The Battle of the Giants

* The jellyfish attack Sam and Siri's submersible.
* Real example: Jellyfish blooms can be responsible for mass mortality events among other marine animals, such as fish and shellfish.

Chapter 7: The Escape

* Sam and Siri narrowly escape the jellyfish swarm and return to the surface.
* Real example: Rescue teams use sophisticated equipment and strategies to extract marine researchers from hazardous situations.

Chapter 8: The Warning

* The team realizes that the jellyfish invasion threatens the entire marine ecosystem.
* Real example: Invasive species can cause imbalances in marine ecosystems, leading to ecological disasters.

Chapter 9: The Plan of Action

* Sam and Siri devise a plan to stop the jellyfish invasion.
* Real example: Scientists collaborate with researchers and policymakers to develop mitigation strategies for marine threats.

Chapter 10: The Final Confrontation

* The team returns to the ocean to confront the jellyfish and save the marine life.
* Real example: Environmental activists organize campaigns and demonstrations to raise awareness about ocean conservation.