The Quiet Ocean

• “This book is highly recommended for its clear, interesting writing, appealing format, and engaging illustrations.” – School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
  “Offsay’s zesty patterned text bubbles with alliteration as more characters show up and more phrases are strung together: ‘A playful puffer, a startled squid, a troubled turtle, a distressed dolphin, and a shaky shark.’ As the ocean goes from ‘slightly frazzled’ to ‘seriously panicked,’ Cushman packs her digital illustrations with silly details. The pufferfish wears the squid’s shower cap; the shark knits in a rocking chair; and the whale puts finishing touches on a multi-tiered cake. The frantic action and lively illustrations move the plot forward; and, even after everyone de-stresses, Cushman’s kooky marine characters sustain the story’s humor.” – The Horn Book

Charlotte Offsay is the author of several children’s books including The Quiet Forest; A Grandma’s Magic; Challah Day!; Eight Sweet Nights, A Festival of Lights; The Big Beach Cleanup; and more. When she is having a particularly loud day, she can always count on her two loving children and husband to bring comfort and quiet back to their home in Los Angeles, California.

Abi Cushman is the author-illustrator of Soaked!, Animals Go Vroom!, and Flamingos Are Pretty Funky. She’s also the illustrator of The Quiet Forest by Charlotte Offsay. She lives on the Connecticut shoreline with her husband, two kids, a bunny, and quite possibly a bike-riding dolphin.

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