Shimmer & Splash: The Sparkling World of Sea Life

Shimmer & Splash- The Sparkling World of Sea LifeWhat can you see in the deep blue sea? Dolphins, stingrays, men o' war, and more! In Shimmer and Splash, acclaimed author and artist Jim Arnosky—whose award-winning nature books delight children, parents, and teachers alike—captures the endless variety of spectacular marine species. From the beautiful (starfish, coral reefs) to the scary (sharks, barracudas) to the yucky (jellyfish), these undersea inhabitants will amaze kids…especially in the seven fantastic gatefolds!

Interesting facts like why a puffer swells up like a balloon, how sharks locate prey in the darkness, and why some fish like to swim in the shadows of a manatee are explained. The illustrations are phenominal too! This is definately one of those fun learning books that your kids won't even realize how many new facts they have learned. It is written so the kids are just having fun. It's a pretty good read for adults too!

With over 200 marine species beautifully illustrated with descriptions, facts, and stories,Shimmer & Splash: The Sparkling World of Sea Life is perfect for the marine-biologist-in-training or anyone who is fascinated by the creatures of the sea!

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 9 Comments

  1. Tom Franklin

    Bought this for my son for his birthday last week and highly recommend it. The explanations are thorough but easy to understand for the young ones and the pictures are beautiful.

  2. Sheilacakes

    Noah would love this book. He would take it EVERYWHERE.

  3. Tammy

    I’m fascinated by ocean creatures – the cover of this book looks like the photos inside must be beautiful.

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