Persuasive, poetic, and engagingly illustrated.
——Kirkus Reviews

A must-have volume for the climate-change shelves, this is a lyrical call to appreciate and protect the seagrass meadows of the world.
——School Library Journal, starred review

★ A School Library Journal starred review picture book. It takes young readers (ages 6 to 10) into the hidden world of seagrass, an underwater ecosystem that nurtures marine life, filters ocean plastics, and helps slow climate change.
★ Critically acclaimed. Kirkus Reviews calls it “persuasive, poetic, and engagingly illustrated.” School Library Journal praises it as “a must-have volume for the climate-change shelves” in a starred review.
★ Created by award-winning author Michelle Schaub (Growing Good Kids Award, Northern Lights Book Award) and acclaimed Vietnamese illustrator Khoa Le (Samsung KidsTime Award, Sydney Taylor Book Award, and more). The book includes back matter with a species guide and glossary, making it perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family reading.

Beneath ocean waves there exists a fascinating and vital ecosystem. Underwater meadows, teaming with vibrant life, sway and ripple in the currents. Welcome to the wonders of seagrass.

These underwater flowering plants evolved from land plants millions of years ago. Often called "the lungs of the sea," seagrass meadows are found on every continent except Antarctica. Within this ecosystem is an abundance of marine life, including many species of fish, mammals, reptiles, and invertebrates. And beyond providing shelter and food for these inhabitants and visitors, seagrass plays an important role in the health of our planet. Seagrass lessens the effects of climate change and even helps filter out plastics and pollutants awash in the ocean. But this important ecosystem is under threat from many human activities. It's time to pay attention to this vital space on Earth.

Through lyrical text and ethereal artwork, the wonders of the awe-inspiring world of seagrass comes to life for young readers. Back matter includes information about the diverse species making their homes in seagrass, along with a glossary of terms.

Michelle Schaub
Michelle Schaub is an award-winning children's author and teacher. Her children's poetry collection, FRESH-PICKED POETRY: A DAY AT THE FARMERS' MARKET, won the 2018 Growing Good Kids Award and 2019 Northern Lights Book Award. FINDING TREASURE: A COLLECTION OF COLLECTIONS was selected as a NCTE notable poetry book. She is also the author of KINDNESS IS A KITE STRING and DREAM BIG LITTLE SCIENTISTS. Michelle’s poems have appeared various anthologies, including A WORLD FULL OF POEMS and HOP TO IT: POEMS TO GET YOU MOVING. Michelle shares ways to use poetry in the classroom at POETRY BOOST, www.poetryboost.com. She also critiques rhyming and lyrical picture books through her critique service, The RHYME DOCTORS, www.rhymedoctors.com. She is available for virtual and in-person author visits.

Khoa Le
Khoa Le is an award-winning Vietnamese illustrator and author of many picture books. She has a passion for travel, learning about different cultures, and discovering the beauty of the world. She works and lives with her cats in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She strongly believes in wishes and trusts that if you wish for something whole-heartedly, your dream will come true.

Awards:
Samsung KidsTime Authors'Award (Korea), 2015
Scholastic Picture Book Award, Runner‑up (Singapore), 2017
Northern Lights Book Award, Best Illustrator Category (US), 2020
Sydney Taylor Book Award, Picture Book Category (US), 2020
TOKA Box Top South Asia Children's Books Best Illustration Award (South Asia)

Exhibitions:
Solo exhibition “Unravel” (Vietnam), 2010
Malaysia Art Expo, group exhibition, 2012
Asia Contemporary Art Show, group exhibition (Hong Kong), 2012
AFCC Illustration Group Exhibition (Singapore), 2012
“Saigon Art Book”, group exhibition (Vietnam), 2014
Solo exhibition at Craig Thomas Gallery (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), 2016