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Find the Funny: Life in the Ocean
A fact-packed search and find book!
Series: Find the Funny
Brief Description
A fun search and find book about ocean life which is full of facts so you can learn while you look! Young explorer Maxi is exploring the ocean. In six detailed scenes, there are lots of animals that Maxi needs help to find. Plus, something funny...
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Description
A fun search and find book about ocean life which is full of facts so you can learn while you look!
Young explorer Maxi is exploring the ocean. In six detailed scenes, there are lots of animals that Maxi needs help to find. Plus, something funny is going on—who keeps stealing Maxi's things and where are they?
Maxi also has questions to ask about the amazing animals, plants, and marine habitats. Maxi's Q and A sessions are full of facts and fun to delight all sealife fans.
Find the Funny is a series of books, perfect for children aged 7 plus who enjoy search and find books and love learning new facts. Titles in the series: Life in the Ocean / Life in the Rainforest / Prehistoric Life / Tech in the City.
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Find the Funny: Life in the Ocean
A fun search and find book about ocean life which is full of facts so you can learn while you look! Young explorer Maxi is exploring the ocean. In six detailed scenes, there are lots of animals that Maxi needs help to find. Plus, something funny is going on—who keeps stealing Maxi's things and where are they? Maxi also has...PaperbackSold Out -
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526328489
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wayland
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Paula Bossio
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 206.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 152g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Anna Claybourne (Author)
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.Paula Bossio (Illustrator) Paula Bossio is a Colombian illustrator and author. Her work has received many awards in Japan, Korea, India, Italy, Mexico and Colombia.Also by Anna Claybourne
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