Contributed by Sharon Aubrey
Local Sutton publishing house, Relevant Publishers LLC released their latest children’s picture book, Curious Cooper Have You Heard About Sharks by author Samantha Rezentes of Georgia in November. Since its release, Curious Cooper has gain many positive reviews from shark experts around the United States including Shark Stewards, The American Shark Conservancy, the Georgia Aquarium and AquaAid.
“A must read for young ocean explorers. Beautifully illustrated and set to poetry, this underwater adventure into the world of shark diversity will inspire readers, young and old, to learn about sharks and help save them!”
-David McGuire, Director of Shark Stewards
“Fun and engaging book about lesser-known sharks! Clever rhymes educate kids about sharks.”
-Jillian Sawyna, Senior Aquarist, Georgia Aquarium
“Engaging illustrations. A beautiful way to learn about the diversity of sharks in our ocean.”
-Lindsey Gunzburger, Aquarist at AquaAid
“The text and illustrations really complimented each other in communicating facts about each shark species. As a scientist, we can be really picky about artistic depictions of sharks and these were endearing and accurate! Loved the Greenland shark!”
-Hannah Medd, Lead Scientist at the American Shark Conservancy
Curious Cooper Have You Heard About Sharks uses rhyming and entertaining fictional illustrations to educate children on various types of sharks, their habitats, and how important sharks are to our world. Toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and even first grade readers love this new shark book on marine life under the sea.
It is the first book in the new Curious Cooper series designed to educate children about animals and ecosystems around the world in a whimsical and animated style, encouraging environmental and ecological responsibility and conservation.