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Winner, Silver Medal in the Interior Design: Children's Category, 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award 2018 International Literary Association – Children’s Book Council Children’s Choices Reading List Winner, Gold Medal in the Children's K-3 Category, 2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Winner, Gold Award in the Children's Picture Books Category, 2017 Mom's Choice Awards “Kobee and his ocean pals are full of fun, adventure, and inspiration. They give the reader a better sense of the magic and mystery within our ocean world."" —Fabien Cousteau, oceanographic explorer and conservationist Kobee Manatee and his pals, Tess the seahorse and Pablo the hermit crab are en route to Puerto Rico to explore the SS Antonio LÓpez, a historic shipwreck from the 1898 Spanish-American War. The ship sits underwater about seven miles west of San Juan. On their Caribbean adventure, they meet several new sea friends, including a whale shark, an octopus, and a moray eel. But as Kobee and his buddies begin their thrilling exploration of the wreck, Kobee gets trapped inside the sunken ship! Can Tess, Pablo, and the new sea friends rescue Kobee? Children are sure to enjoy this spectacular tale loaded with surprises, fun, and exciting facts all about Caribbean reef fish.

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Kobee and his ocean pals are full of fun, adventure, and inspiration. They give the reader a better sense of the magic and mystery within our ocean world. Following them onto the historic wreck dive of the SS Antonio Lopez off of Puerto Rico, we learn all sorts of fascinating facts about wildlife and dangers, all while being entranced by the camaraderie of these fast friends. Even if one never gets a chance to peek below the blue veneer of our planet, the adventures of Kobee and his aquatic mates are sure to make anyone appreciate how precious life is below the waves. Fabien Cousteau, oceanographic explorer and conservationist Kobee and his ocean pals are full of fun, adventure, and inspiration. They give the reader a better sense of the magic and mystery within our ocean world. Following them onto the historic wreck dive of the SS Antonio Lopez off of Puerto Rico, we learn all sorts of fascinating facts about wildlife and dangers, all while being entranced by the camaraderie of these fast friends. Even if one never gets a chance to 'peek below the blue veneer' of our planet, the adventures of Kobee and his aquatic mates are sure to make anyone appreciate how precious life is below the waves. --Fabien Cousteau, oceanographic explorer and conservationist Children will be drawn to the colors and images, and amused by the story of Kobee and his friends. Far more significantly, they will learn some important information that may help them to appreciate the ocean, and the beauty and diversity of the world beneath the water's surface. --Foreword Reviews Another creative blending of real-life oceanography and gentle fantasy in a smart and entertaining series. --Kirkus Reviews

Another creative blending of real-life oceanography and gentle fantasy in a smart and entertaining series. <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>

Kobee and his ocean pals are full of fun, adventure, and inspiration. They give the reader a better sense of the magic and mystery within our ocean world. Following them onto the historic wreck dive of the SS Antonio L�pez off of Puerto Rico, we learn all sorts of fascinating facts about wildlife and dangers, all while being entranced by the camaraderie of these fast friends. Even if one never gets a chance to 'peek below the blue veneer' of our planet, the adventures of Kobee and his aquatic mates are sure to make anyone appreciate how precious life is below the waves. --Fabien Cousteau, oceanographic explorer and conservationist Children will be drawn to the colors and images, and amused by the story of Kobee and his friends. Far more significantly, they will learn some important information that may help them to appreciate the ocean, and the beauty and diversity of the world beneath the water's surface. --Foreword Reviews Another creative blending of real-life oceanography and gentle fantasy in a smart and entertaining series. --Kirkus Reviews

Another creative blending of real-life oceanography and gentle fantasy in a smart and entertaining series. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>

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Robert Scott Thayer is an award-winning recording artist in the pop, jazz, and children’s genres and a member of the Save the Manatee Club in Maitland, Florida. He is the author of Kobee Manatee: Heading Home to Florida. He lives in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Lauren Gallegos is a children’s book illustrator who enjoys hiking and the beauty of nature. She is the illustrator of Vulture Verses: Love Poems for the Unloved. She lives in Brea, California.

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