Let's just say my 4 year old LOVED this book. She had a blast finding everything. And she learned a lot. She kept asking what animal is that?! It was also perfect timing because we had been talking earlier today about how there are plants and other things at the bottom of water. So she loved seeing what's underneath the water.

A fun and vibrant Search and Find book that is also informative without being too much information that would overwhelm a kid. My kids would have really loved this one when they were younger. I could see a few of my patrons really loving this one.

(ARC • NetGalley • Publish Date: 9/1/2026)

This was such a fun, interactive find and seek book that kept me engaged page by page. Each spread is filled with colorful underwater scenes and hidden items to search for, with answer keys included right there, which made it easy and satisfying to check everything as I went.

Reading this had an extra personal layer for me since my son is in the Navy and used to be on a submarine. That connection made the underwater theme even more special, and I found myself appreciating the ocean details a little more.

The illustrations are vibrant and detailed, and I liked how each page encouraged us to slow down and really look. It’s the kind of book you can pick up anytime, whether you want something relaxing or a quick challenge.

This was a solid four-and-a-half-star experience for me (rounded to five) as a light, engaging activity book with a creative ocean theme.

★★★★★

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

What an entertaining, incredibly colorful, full book! My kids loved figuring out the interactive edges as we talked about the different parts of the ocean. They asked me to time them when we read this book again as they find each page's golden coins and search and find. I did not expect the volcanic addition to the book- what a clever inclusion! While it made little boys laugh, we had never talked about volcanoes erupting underwater or the effect that might have on the world around it.

Thank you to Fox Chapel Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC!