{"product_id":"the-sea-knows-hardcover","title":"The Sea Knows - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlice B. McGinty\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlan B. Havis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephanie Laberis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive in and explore the wonders of the ocean and its inhabitants in this lyrical, fact-filled ode to the sea  This beautifully illustrated picture book features extensive nonfiction backmatter for further exploration.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are young. The sea is old. The sea has secrets to unfold. The sea knows.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this playful, rhyming celebration of the marine world, readers can explore all of the wondrous things the sea knows. It knows huge whales and small krill; it knows short crabs and tall giant kelp; it knows brightly colored starfish in shallow pools; and in the inky depths it knows the alluring jewel of an anglerfish's glowing lure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover all of the strange and magnificent underwater creatures in this accessible tribute to the power and mystery of the ocean.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlice B. McGinty often stops to look, listen, and wonder, which has led her to write over fifty fiction and nonfiction children's books that capture the truths and mysteries of life and nature. Her books include \u003ci\u003ePancakes to Parathas: Breakfast Around the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia Burney\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sea Knows\u003c\/i\u003e, and the award-winning picture book biography, \u003ci\u003eGandhi: A March to the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e. Alice lives in Champaign, Illinois, and spends her time seeking wonders, always looking for inspiration for her next books. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlan B. Havis has been wordsmithing as an attorney for thirty-four years and has been creating in a variety of art forms for as long as he can remember. One day, while he and Alice were walking on the beach in Negril, Jamaica, they began to talk about how awe inspiring the sea was and how much we don't know about the sea's secrets. Alan responded, \"Ah, but the sea knows,\" which formed the genesis of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSea Knows\u003c\/i\u003e, which is his debut book. Applying his writing skills and creative nature, Alan enjoyed combining his talents with Alice's and creating \u003ci\u003eThe Sea Knows\u003c\/i\u003e. Alan lives in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, and now spends his time dreaming and writing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStephanie Laberis is a freelance illustrator and character designer for animation. Originally from New England, she now lives in Northern California with her wonderful partner, a couple of felines, and a handful of rodents. Her love for art is rivaled only by her love for animals, and she spends her spare time as a volunteer wildlife rehabber. She loves painting, needle felting, and losing herself in a good video game.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.8 x 11.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769522782496,"sku":"9781534438224","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/77e0036d4e1cdee0e0c11c9c67111e0f.webp?v=1780350117","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-sea-knows-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}