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Tales From the Ocean

By Chae Strathie
Series: Tales From...
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Tales From the Ocean by Chae Strathie is a delightful children's book that takes young readers on an enchanting journey beneath the waves. The book captures the wonders and mysteries of marine life through imaginative storytelling and vibrant illustrations, offering glimpses of the incredible creatures that dwell in the ocean's depths. This collection of stories is designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for the ocean in children.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy enchanting stories about marine life, perfect for sparking a child's imagination. With whimsical tales and beautiful illustrations, it invites young readers to dive into the wonders of the ocean, making it a delightful addition to any children's bookshelf.

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Discover sea creatures from all corners of the ocean in this beautifully illustrated collection of twenty original tales.

Discover sea creatures from all corners of the ocean in this beautifully illustrated collection of twenty original tales.

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Discover the sea creatures that call the ocean home in this beautiful collection of twenty original tales. A special gift to share with nature lovers of all ages! The ocean is full of life, from the icy depths of the Antarctic to the tropical waters of the coral reefs. Explore the stormy seas with Seal, go fishing with Small Penguin, play hide-and-seek with Seahorse and find a new home with Hermit Crab!

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    Discover sea creatures from all corners of the ocean in this beautifully illustrated collection of twenty original tales. Discover the sea creatures that call the ocean home in this beautiful collection of twenty original tales. A special gift for nature lovers of all ages! The ocean is full of life, from the icy depths of the Antarctic to the tropical...
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  • Tales From the Ocean
    Discover the sea creatures that call the ocean home in this beautiful collection of twenty original tales. A special gift to share with nature lovers of all ages! The ocean is full of life, from the icy depths of the Antarctic to the tropical waters of the coral reefs. Explore the stormy seas with Seal, go fishing with Small Penguin,...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788952255

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Erin Brown

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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Chae Strathie Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Tales From...

About the Author

About the Author Chae Strathie is an award-winning author and journalist who grew up in the beautiful World Heritage village of New Lanark in central Scotland. When he left school he moved to Edinburgh to study film and photography. He went on to work as a reporter for the The Sunday Post and then turned his hand to writing children’s books. He lives in Dundee, where he is the Commissioning Editor for Living Magazine. About the Illustrator Erin is a Northern Irish illustrator who lives on the beautiful island of Jersey. She graduated with a bachelors degree in Fine Art and then completed a diploma in Illustrating Children’s Books with the London Art College. When she’s not working, she can be found baking something overly sweet in the kitchen or down at the sea shore watching the tide roll in.

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