"Dance Dolphin Dance" by Patricia McCarthy (Otter-Barry Books)

From amazing Author-Illustrator Patricia McCarthy, author of "Run Elephant Run" comes a new adventure - this time diving under the waves into the deep blue ocean off the coast of California.

"Dance Dolphin Dance" journeys out into the ocean, deep down in the kelp forests where Dolphins love to play.

A young Dolphin dances with sea lions but danger is always just around the corner.

Suddenly he meets a Great White Shark... and then a Killer Whale... Dance, Dolphin, dance for your life!

A dramatic underwater chase set in the Pacific Ocean takes us on an amazing journey exploring the various flora and fauna that lives in our oceans, with 36 sea creatures and birds to spot.

Children will delight in the story, but also be able to spot creatures both familiar and unfamiliar, from the Red Octopus and Blue Cannonball Jellyfish to the Crowned Squirrelfish and the Sea Otter.

This book is utterly beautiful, and piques the curiosity of young readers as they try to find all the amazing creatures - and enjoy Dolphin's playful antics.

Sum this book up in a sentence: An utterly beautiful undersea adventure highlighting the importance of our oceans and the rich diversity of life that call the seas their home.

"Dance Dolphin Dance" by Patricia McCarthy is out now, published by Otter-Barry Books (kindly supplied for review).