Why read Over and Under the Waves?

Book cover of Over and Under the Waves

Book description

Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal return in this latest addition to the OVER AND UNDER picture book series, this time exploring the rich, interconnected ecosystem of the ocean!

Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked Over and Under the Waves as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Sally Ember

Author

My 3 YO granddaughter LOVED this book, and it is part of a series whose other books we have also read together. Great pictures, concepts, information, characters and fun! I highly recommend ALL of these books to those with book-loving, science-loving pre-schoolers in their lives.

From Sally's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

Hayley Rocco

Author

This quiet yet thought-provoking picture book invites readers to explore the world all around them as a young child embarks on a kayaking trip with their mother and father in Monterey Bay, California. From seabirds soaring above them, to sea lions barking from nearby rocks to leopard sharks prowling the sea floor, this book is a comforting read-aloud kids will want to return to again and again.

The mixed-media illustrations have an enchanting simplicity that captures the ocean environment and its wonder. The illustrated backmatter reflects on each unique creature and what makes them important to their ecosystem. I highly…

From Hayley's list on The best picture books about animals for young readers.