In other words, these are the best. children's book. animals. ever. I can't get enough of them & I can read this book for hours—and have.”—The Poop, SF Gate, San Francisco ChronicleThis is the original book series that launched the animated TV show, which is now popular worldwide and broadcast on the Disney Channel in the USA. Discover the creative and fun stories where it all began!In this sequel, the Octonauts notice the ocean’s shadows are missing! So these eight brave teammates travel to the mysterious Sea of Shade to learn why. Can they convince the proud Shade King to return everyone’s shadows? Find out!“I can now report to you that The Octonauts & the Sea of Shade is just as charming, beautiful, funny, and adorable as the first Octonauts book. I highly recommend this to children and adults alike - especialy if those adults love intoxicating graphics and mysterious underwater worlds.” - Treehouse Jukebox“I just read the latest Octonauts book from Meomi, The Octonauts & The Sea of Shade, and it’s just as adorable and adventurous as the crew’s previous outing with the The Only Lonely Monster.” - Drawn.ca“Like the previous book, The Octonauts and the Sea of Shade is visually rich. There's a lot happening on every page, making it a pleasure to read since there's always something new to discover.” - SuperCoolBaby

    Simple pairings of words, both expected (small/large) and unexpected (clear/blurry), are humorously illustrated with a graphic and lovable red hippopotamus. Bold colors and surprising die-cuts and textures spice up this elegantly engaging board book. Praise for Hippopposites "Nicely done and a perfect gift, your favorite little one will love this book." —KIWI Magazine "This is a marvelous introduction to linguistic nuance for the very young." —The Wall Street Journal "A distinctive offering stands out in the crowded field of concept contenders." —Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW "French illustrator Coat blends a quirky sensibility with a slick visual aesthetic...it’s an excellent (and fun) vehicle through which to demonstrate the concept." —Publishers Weekly, starred review Award 2013 ALA/ALSC Notable Book