{"product_id":"the-ocean-is-kind-of-a-big-deal-9781338314656","title":"The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal","description":"\u003cb\u003eOh hey, guess what? \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller Nick Seluk has a hilarious new nonfiction picture book all about the world's biggest ecosystem -- the ocean!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you ever thought about everything the ocean does for you? It changes the weather, creates oxygen, provides food, and is a great place to have fun, too! So why is the ocean such a big deal? Because we couldn't live without it! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis funny and factual picture book from \u003ci\u003eHeart and Brain\u003c\/i\u003e creator Nick Seluk explains the science behind the ocean: its plant and animal life, its contribution to the world, and what we can do every day to protect it. Humans wouldn't be able to survive without a healthy ocean. That's kind of a big deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized marine animals help readers learn through funny jokes and comic panels. Funny, smart, and accessible, \u003ci\u003eThe Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNick Seluk worked as a graphic designer before becoming a full-time illustrator. He is the creator of the popular Awkward Yeti comic and author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eHeart and Brain\u003c\/i\u003e, and its follow-ups \u003ci\u003eGut Instincts, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBody Language\u003c\/i\u003e. His work has appeared on CBSNews.com, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, reddit, and blogs across the internet. Nick lives in Michigan with his wife, three kids, and a very awkward dog. You can find more info on Nick at theawkwardyeti.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Orchard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718746378514,"sku":"9781338314656","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8a6d1ec6-7227-491e-9153-642b8a9746be.jpg?v=1734649000","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ocean-is-kind-of-a-big-deal-9781338314656","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}