I was very intrigued when I discovered this children non-fiction book about all the things, animals and plants that have to do with the oceans on Netgalley. I was awarded an eARC for review.

As its title says it is curious parts and pieces that it looks at, and in so doing, it offers an anatomy of what the oceans are made up of, their layers, their inhabitants, be they plant or animal. Having watched lots of natural world videos in the past, I found myself still intrigued, by the many interesting facts that were presented on every single page.

The book does neither shy away from actual current topics such as climate change or pollution and what this means for the sea and its inhabitants.

What this book does fantastically well is, it gives you an overview, and it piques your interest over and over to go and explore further, get a book on a subject that you really feel drawn towards and sets you onto your own journey of discovery.

The illustrations that come with this book are fabulous and add another very welcome layer.

At the end a list with further reading is offered, as well as reference books.

All in all I think this book rocks, and I look forward for this book to be out in the wild by the end of April. Having read this book, I would also consider it worthwhile to check out Julia Rothman's other Anatomy books.

I love this book! I love the cover, I love the illustrations inside, I love the contents and the explanations. This kind of book is my cup of tea, I wish I had a kid to show this book. As an adult, I still enjoy reading this book, because it explains marine life in a fun way. And for sure it is easy to digest. Back to my school days, I often not interested in this topic because my textbook was so boring, For teachers or parents perhaps you want to get this one to educate your kid.

I chose this book because I have a young son that absolutely loves ocean life. I loved the cover with its cartoonish drawings, that were cute and age appropriate. The illustrations really made this book pop for me. I loved how colorful, bright, yet simple and accurate the images were. They were made to be enjoyed by both kids and adults, in my opinion. Another favorite of mine was how this extended beyond just different ocean life. It talked about landforms, where water comes from, anatomy. It was scientific, accurate, yet made you feel like you were reading an educational book for a kid. Highly recommend and absolutely loved it.

I very much enjoyed my time reading and learning from this wonderful book.
When I was 12 my dream was to become a Marine Biologist, 12-year-old me would’ve regarded this book as a favorite and furthered my love and curiosity of the ocean. 24-year-old me adored this just as much and will be doing further reading based on the bibliography.

Wonderful facts, gorgeous drawings- I highly recommend for any parents or educators whose kids have an unquenchable thirst for the ocean!

4 stars

**ARC provided by Storey Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

What a book!! Take a deep div into the unimaginable world that exists under our majestic and magical realms that our oceans are. This book makes for a great read for anyone who is interested in knowing about oceans (obviously!) but it also makes a great one for anyone who loves learning facts. Hats off to Julia Rothman for coming up with the fantastic illustrations that do not intimidate a young learner bt encourage her to explore more. The book is one of those which are made to be savoured at ease. Its a book you would want go back to for fact checking, referencing, or just for the pictures.

Topic wise it covers everything and anything that has to do with these mighty water bodies ranging from why the water is salty in an ocean to the anatomy of fish to sea cucumbers, corals, shells, ice, glaciers to impact of fishing to lighthouses.

This book is amazing, with beautiful illustrations and amazing information. I am in love with the series and we actually own two of the books from this series.

The Ocean Anatomy is a treasure to discover with our kids and develop new questions about the world we live in. I will for sure buy the hardcopy for my sons as soon as possible.

FTC disclosure: I would like to thank Storey Publishing for providing me with an advance reader copy via access to the galley for free through the NetGalley program.

This was a fantastic book! With beautiful illustrations, easy to read, yet adorably stylistic fonts, and organization/layout that was on spot on with fascinating facts about all the various ocean animals, terrain, types of sand, waves, and the anatomy of the beach. It even included interesting tid bits about differences and impact of fishing methodology, types of lighthouses, and ocean vessels.

It was very well-thought out. And just when I thought the book and all the comprehensiveness it covers was over, there were well-worded ocean statistics, cute little surprise "in the news" newspaper clipping illustrations, and recommended reading at the end!

I'd highly recommend it for personal and public libraries and for all ages, children through adult! I am looking forward to sharing this one during story time!

I was looking forward to reading this book but sadly enough I couldn't get the ebook to work so I couldn't read this book. I only saw some pages, which I did really like.

This is a beautifully illustrated book with plenty of information about the ocean. Ocean anatomy is an educational joy, suitable for all ages. I love the ocean, and sharks in particular, so I was glad to learn new facts about the ocean and the animals within it.

Absolutely stunning book! Thoroughly enjoyed this and will be purchasing a copy for our Library! Thanks for the approval.

This book is so diverse, its absolutely lovely. As a person who once wanted to become a marine biologist, this was very neat. the illustrations are colorful and bright and detailed. The pages are short but packed with information. They break down every aspect of the ocean from its color, its salinity and even to what lives inside. What causes it to move what controls the tides and many more things. I would love to have a copy of this on my shelf at school.

I love this book! Rothman does a wonderful job of bringing an immense amount of information about the ocean and its inhabitants without it feeling heavy. That is likely due to the beautiful and scientifically correct images. I would buy this book for children and would recommend it completely. Although I know my fair share about marine life, I still was able to learn a great deal by reading this book.


I was given a complimentary copy of this book by Netgalley in order to give a fair and honest review.

Ocean Anatomy is a wonderful little book that is so informative and interesting. I love the way the information is presented and the illustrations are lovely. I found out all sort of interesting things by reading this and I love that it can be just as helpful and intriguing for adults and children alike.

What a great book this is, beautifully written easy to read and understand with fabulous illustration. Very informative, there was heaps I did not know about our oceans and the creatures that populate them.
In fact this is one of those amazing books that appeal to all age groups, and can be read and appreciated by all..
This is one book that I would certainly buy for my grandchildren and my grandmother, it has that sort of charm and sense adventure.
Absolutely love it.

This book was absolutely adorable while being extremely informative about the ocean and the creatures that live in it. I know it was meant for kids, but this adult found it very charming!

Wow, what an awesome book. As I read and especially having finished the book, the immense mystery and wondrous world of the oceans became even more majestic and frightful. A great read for anyone who has any interest (that should be everybody).

I absolutely loved this book. The illustrations are beautiful, and the content is comprehensive and fascinating. The book begins with the anatomy of the ocean itself, then covers the many, many species of plants and animals living in and around the ocean - including humans. The different ocean environments are covered too - several of the chapters focus on particular ecosystems. The diagrams are so clear and informative throughout, and every page is swarming with the beautiful and lively illustrations. At the end there’s a bibliography and recommendations for further reading.

I would have loved this book as a child, and I love it now too. Highly recommended to anyone with an interest in our oceans, and the life therein.

I was given a free copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the World Under the Sea is an illustrated nature notebook, and the fourth in Julia Rothman’s Anatomy Series - following Farm Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, and Food Anatomy.

Divided into eight chapters, Ocean Anatomy’s marine topics include ocean chemistry, bioluminescence, bubble-net feeding, polar ben dens, migration, and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. There’s lots of popular wildlife: penguins, sharks, sea otters, shorebirds, and jellyfish, and lesser known species as well: chimera, sanderlings, the nightmarish pelican eel, and strange creatures from the midnight zone.

The text is short, clear, and informative; the vocabulary rich. Frazil, nila, bathymetry, galeaophobia, spyhopping - that the book cherishes such terminology is one of its delights. The sting from any possible information overload is removed by the jaunty wonkiness and accessibility of Rothman’s sketches. The clean lines and simple colouring reinforce the text and keep it appealing page after page. I loved it! Stand-out illustrations include the kelp forest, the shell identification page, the lobster buoys, and the wallpapers which divide each section.

Ocean Anatomy will certainly appeal to children, teachers, and parents - but there’s enough detail in this annotated sketchbook to interest adults as well, particularly those living near the seaside; divers and snorkelers, and anyone with an interest in the natural world. Sketchers and those who bullet journal may find inspiration here as well.

I read the whole book in one delightful sitting.

Beautifully illustrated book that describes and explains some very unique parts of the sea, its creatures and our world. I will recommend this to my Marine Ecology teacher here in a high school--I am sure she will be entranced by this wonderful book!

This book was beautiful and very informative! My 5 year old was drawn in by the pictures and this book really held her attention.