“…grand, green…A simple but effective look at a keystone species.” — Kirkus Reviews

“An insightful cautionary tale for young readers.”— Booklist

“People do not always understand at first the changes they cause when they take too much.” Discover the wonders of the kelp forest ecosystem and the essential role sea otters play in keeping the balance.

Honors:
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
2021 ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book
2021 NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book
2021 Cook Prize Honor
2021 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
2021 Green Earth Book Awards Recommended Read
2020 Best Book for Kids, Chicago Public Library
2020 Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids List
2021 AAAS/Subaru Prize Children’s Science Picture Book Longlist