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Protecting the Planet: The Secret World of Seahorses

A fact-filled picture book for animal-loving kids from bestselling zoologist Nicola Davies, perfect for ages 5-8

Nicola Davies author Lou Baker-Smith illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:6th Nov '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Protecting the Planet: The Secret World of Seahorses cover

Find out incredible facts about seahorses in this fascinating picture book from bestselling zoologist Nicola Davies.

Dive beneath the waves and enter the secret world of seahorses! With an expert zoologist as your guide, uncover the mysteries of this unique and incredible sea creature.

Meet seahorses that are no bigger than the end of your little finger!

See the beautiful dance seahorses perform under the waves.

Find out how we can help seahorses thrive on our changing planet.

Learn about all this and more in this picture book with vibrant illustrations from Lou Baker-Smith.

Discover a wonderful world of wildlife with Children’s Laureate Wales and multi-million-copy-selling zoologist Nicola Davies.

This is a fabulous book that highlights the plight of seahorses, and the vibrant water colour illustrations complement the text perfectly. It encourages empathy and responsibility to young readers and teaches the importance of protecting this beautiful species. -- Zeena Ark * Peters *
This immersive addition to the Protecting the Planet series is written in an accessible narrative style by zoologist,, Nicola Davies with impressive mixed media illustrations by Lou Baker Smith... Certainly worth adding to family bookshelves and KS2 class collections; make sure children’s attention is drawn to the final spread ‘Seahorses and Climate Change’. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *

ISBN: 9781529522815

Dimensions: 284mm x 254mm x 7mm

Weight: 220g

32 pages