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annetjeberg's review
5.0
Rachel Poliquin has done it again! An engaging book for kids on animals, which is engaging and interesting to the adult as well! The guessing games were fun, the images beautiful and the text interesting and to the point. Lovely!
anneke_b's review
5.0
Rachel Poliquin has done it again! An engaging book for kids on animals, which is engaging and interesting to the adult as well! The guessing games were fun, the images beautiful and the text interesting and to the point. Lovely!
lagobond's review
3.0
Interesting concept & execution (weird/creepy things turn into sea creatures when you lift the flap, with info). It just doesn't entice me for some reason. I typically find deep sea critters fascinating, but this felt formulaic and dry, in the way of many children's nonfiction books that rattle off a bunch of facts. As a big fan of the Superpower Field Guide and Polite Predators series by the same author, I expected more (sorry Rachel Poliquin, you've spoiled me!).
kittykult's review
5.0
This book explores weird creatures within the depths of the sea. The first thing you need to know about me is that I am terrified of deep sea creatures, but simultaneously fascinated by how bizarre they are. Just look up the Bigfin Squid and tell me that it's not straight out of your nightmares! At first, the creatures described appear to be bizarre fantasy creatures, but it turns out they are all very much real! From the lighted garland of siphonophores to the cute, furry yeti crab to the several abominations - sorry, species, that look handcrafted by HP Lovecraft himself. This book is so interesting and creative and also kind of absolutely terrifying.
This book is very cool and the fold-out part (although not really possible to explore on a digital copy) is super engaging and shocking as well! This book is beautifully crafted and I fully enjoyed reading and then looking up pictures and videos of the real creatures. It's five stars from me, even if it does make me never want to see a drop of water ever again.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
This book is very cool and the fold-out part (although not really possible to explore on a digital copy) is super engaging and shocking as well! This book is beautifully crafted and I fully enjoyed reading and then looking up pictures and videos of the real creatures. It's five stars from me, even if it does make me never want to see a drop of water ever again.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
daphneereads's review
4.0
I loved the Strangest Thing in the Sea, it was really interesting! If you know a kid fascinated by fish and ocean life, this book will be perfect for them. Greatly recommending it plus the illustrations are a bit creepy yet beautiful.
Thank you NetGalley for the free ebook copy in exchange of a honest review.
Thank you NetGalley for the free ebook copy in exchange of a honest review.
sara_m_martins's review
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
The Strangest Thing in the Sea is a great non-fiction about sea life, that will marvel adults and children alike!
The illustrations are beautiful and super fun!
The chosen animals are sure to attract the interest of an audience and the facts presented will keep readers engaged throughout
The text is written not only to be informative but to be funny as well - i loved all the closing sentences!
Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for an eARC in exchange for honest review.
The illustrations are beautiful and super fun!
The chosen animals are sure to attract the interest of an audience and the facts presented will keep readers engaged throughout
The text is written not only to be informative but to be funny as well - i loved all the closing sentences!
Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for an eARC in exchange for honest review.
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