A brand new A-Z has just swum onto shelves!
Say hi to the Hawksbill turtle or greet the Giant Squid! Myke Mollard dives into the world of underwater creatures, with an A-Z of fascinating fish, invertebrates, marine reptiles and other sea dwellers in the latest installment in his best-selling A-Z series: An A-Z of Ocean Creatures!
Mollard discusses the message behind his book in "The Quick Six Interview" with Just Write for Kids.
"I think once you fathom the huge biodiversity of the ocean, you truly come to appreciate how much there is to both learn and protect. Its precious majesty must be preserved. How could kids not want to go out and save it?"
This hardcover book is perfect for the budding marine biologists and ocean lovers. And there is plenty to discover between the pages, in the nooks and crannies of the seabed and alcoves of the coral reefs.
Mollard says that he "wanted it to be slightly overwhelming, colourful, vibrant, many different shades of blue and green, many different stories portrayed in every single character and depiction… absolutely full! Brimming with life!"
The vibrant illustrations accompany each letter, along with a generous index of ocean creatures to spark children's curiosity.
Mollard also gave an insight into his illustrative process for his marine menagerie.
"Grey lead pencil sketch, primarily “pen and ink” outline like a graphic novel or comic book. Then all the colour is digital with an overlay of Photoshop airbrushed CGI effects and a few secret infusions that are my trademark illustrative style."
Featuring over 600 animals, from majestic sharks and colourful fish and corals to fascinating molluscs like octopuses and nudibranchs, as well as crustaceans, reptiles, birds and the awe-inspiring whales and dolphins, this book is a treasure trove of underwater wonders.
An A-Z of Ocean Creatures is out now!