Description: "A poetic introduction to a distinctive island ecosystem that is home to many species found nowhere else on Earth"--
Review Quotes: ★ "Stadtlander's thickly colored gouache and pastel art portrays active subjects immersed in their environment, while accompanying captions further educate. . . . Bulion's poetic tour of the islands' specialness simultaneously underscores the importance of preservation and highlights the richness that is Earth's ecology."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
★ "The creators of Serengeti: Plains of Grass (2022) offer here an equally appealing introduction to this Pacific Island group. . . . Stadtlander's lush gouache-and-pastel spreads spotlight these unusual species. . . . this is informative, accessible, and not to be missed."--Booklist, Starred Review "This attractive picture book array of animals will appeal to younger children . . . the generous array of end materials are for older readers."--School Library Journal "Bulion's cinematic verse calls up the oceanic and island ongoings with a skillful ease . . . while a delightful variance in tone . . . invites readerly engagement. . . . An easy classroom sell to aspiring writers or ocean enthusiasts."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "An amiable excursion, literary as well as scientific."--Kirkus Reviews