What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean

Perfect for curious kids ages 4–8, parents, and educators seeking fun and educational reads!

Did you know that fish grunt, shellfish crackle, and some sea creatures even burp and boop to communicate? Dive into a fascinating underwater adventure as one little shellfish guides readers through the surprisingly loud world beneath the waves!

"This will be a popular read-aloud; there's so much to learn about underwater sounds, and readers will appreciate such a terrific introduction to the topic... start recommending it ASAP." ― School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

This upbeat, rhyming nonfiction picture book features:

• STEM Connections – Introduces young readers to the science of bioacoustics in an engaging, age-appropriate way
• Educational Fun – Supports early science learning with fascinating facts and real ocean sounds
• Lively Rhyming Text – Keeps kids engaged and entertained while they learn
• Vibrant Illustrations – Brings the noisy ocean world to life with colorful, playful art

Perfect for Classrooms & Home Libraries – Great for read-alouds, science units, and nature-themed storytime

Whether you're a parent looking to nurture a love of science, a caregiver encouraging curiosity, or a teacher adding ocean-themed nonfiction to your shelves, What Fish Are Saying is a must-have addition to your collection.

Kirsten Pendreigh is a journalist, poet, and author. Formerly a reporter and producer with NPR and CBC, she now writes nonfiction and fiction books for children. Her stories celebrate children’s curiosity about our natural world and their instinct to nurture it. Kirsten’s writing is inspired by the natural world near her home in Vancouver: the green rainforests, the blue Pacific Ocean, and the snowy Coast Mountains.

Kirsten Pendreigh is a journalist, poet, and author. Formerly a reporter and producer with NPR and CBC, she now writes nonfiction and fiction books for children. Her stories celebrate children’s curiosity about our natural world and their instinct to nurture it. Kirsten’s writing is inspired by the natural world near her home in Vancouver: the green rainforests, the blue Pacific Ocean, and the snowy Coast Mountains.

What Fish Are Saying joins When a Tree Falls, Maybe a Whale, and Luna's Green Pet, about the joy of nurturing even the smallest green plant. Kirsten’s poems are found in many literary anthologies and magazines, including Best Canadian Poetry and Sweet Water: Poems for the Watershed.

Katie Melrose is a children’s book illustrator whose love for art and reading was cultivated at a young age by her parents. You’ll mostly find her with a good book or a drawing pen, but when she’s without, she’ll be in the kitchen, cooking up a storm and pretending she’s a chef in her home in sunny California.