Publisher Description

A story in poetic verse with whimsical illustrations of friendly sea characters captivates young kids as they learn about the problem of overfishing our ocean. With the word spreading from coral reefs to across the ocean, a meeting is called to hatch a plan of defense against fishing trawlers (aka "the monsters"). Brightly colored crabs and lobsters, sea snails, polka-dotted fish, and whales and dolphins rally together and appeal--with a hug and a kiss--to humans to hear their plea and make the right choices when they shop. A sweet Sea Shepherd shanty informs youngsters about crews sailing the seas to protect whales, dolphins, and fish in need. It invites us all to join these kind individuals and help keep our oceans clean and full of fish. A foreword by Captain Paul Watson (founder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society) reminds adults of the importance of the ocean's ecosystems in supporting life on Earth.

Author Biography

Sarah Jane Borg is a published artist, mother, and defender of animals. A professional artist for 40 years, she is known for her portraits of dogs, horses and people in both watercolors and oils. Born in Devon, England, Sarah established Sea Shepherd UK in 1985 specifically to support the campaign to stop the annual pilot whale slaughter in the Danish Fareo Islands.Captain Paul Watson is a Canadian-American marine conservation activist, founded the direct-action group Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in 1977. Watson's other recent releases include Defending Orcas (2022), Urgent! (2021), Death of a Whale (2021), and Orcapedia (2020).

Promotional

There's a monster above, a giant metal bully, that hoovers the oceans with a winch and pulley!

Promotional "Headline"

There's a monster above, a giant metal bully, that hoovers the oceans with a winch and pulley!

Description for Sales People

Key Selling Points An environmental story to introduce children to the hazard of overfishing the ocean. Written in delightful poetry verse. Encourage children to become caretakers of the earth. Uses the concept of a "monster" when referring to commercial fishing ships. Children learn the value of joining together to create a plan of action. The exquisite artwork of Sarah Borg expresses her passion for defending life in the ocean.

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