"The crisply drafted pages bloom with fascinating detail: every tree, shadow, rock, and animal has an endearing, individual personality...the book itself is a lush visual treat." - Utne Reader "It's great to find a book that appeals to both kids and adults-even if the appeal is for different reasons... In other words, these are the best. children's book. animals. ever. I can't get enough of them & I can read this book for hours-and have.”-The Poop, SF Gate, San Francisco Chronicle This is the original book series that launched the animated TV show, which is now popular worldwide and broadcast on the Disney Channel in the USA. Discover the creative and fun stories where it all began! In this sequel, the Octonauts notice the ocean's shadows are missing! So these eight brave teammates travel to the mysterious Sea of Shade to learn why. Can they convince the proud Shade King to return everyone's shadows? Find out! "I can now report to you that The Octonauts & the Sea of Shade is just as charming, beautiful, funny, and adorable as the first Octonauts book. I highly recommend this to children and adults alike - especialy if those adults love intoxicating graphics and mysterious underwater worlds.” - Treehouse Jukebox "I just read the latest Octonauts book from Meomi, The Octonauts & The Sea of Shade, and it's just as adorable and adventurous as the crew's previous outing with the The Only Lonely Monster.” - Drawn.ca "Like the previous book, The Octonauts and the Sea of Shade is visually rich. There's a lot happening on every page, making it a pleasure to read since there's always something new to discover.” - SuperCoolBaby