# The Sea Knows - Hardcover

by **Alice B. McGinty** (Author), **Alan B. Havis** (Author), **Stephanie Laberis** (Illustrator)

**Dive 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.**

_We are young. The sea is old. The sea has secrets to unfold. The sea knows._

In 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.

Discover all of the strange and magnificent underwater creatures in this accessible tribute to the power and mystery of the ocean.

### Author Biography

Alice 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 _Pancakes to Parathas: Breakfast Around the World_, _The Girl Who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia Burney_, _The Sea Knows_, and the award-winning picture book biography, _Gandhi: A March to the Sea_. Alice lives in Champaign, Illinois, and spends her time seeking wonders, always looking for inspiration for her next books.

Alan 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 _The_ _Sea Knows_, which is his debut book. Applying his writing skills and creative nature, Alan enjoyed combining his talents with Alice's and creating _The Sea Knows_. Alan lives in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, and now spends his time dreaming and writing.

Stephanie 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.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 7.8 x 11.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 05, 2020

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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