"[...] it immerses the reader in the riches and terrors of the ocean, showing human depredation as well as swirling shoals and the mysteries of migration." * The Guardian * "gloriously illustrated" * The Daily Telegraph, Best 50 Books of 2018 * "If you take only one picture book away this summer, make it this." * The Telegraph * "a riot of summer nostalgia." * Telegraph.co.uk, Christmas Books of 2018 * "[...] a spellbinding anthology of poetry on the wonders to be found above and below the waves." * Coast * "[...] this compendium of rhymes brilliantly captures the excitement of a child's first glimpse at the sea." * babylondon.co.uk * "With tales of the world's oceans, this compendium of rhymes brilliantly captures the excitement of a child's first glimpse of the sea." * Baby London * "This ravishing coffee-table volume of poems is the perfect companion to a seaside holiday, cruise or day out, full of language rich observations about wildlife and beaches and illustrated with engrossing visual variety and charm." * The Sunday Times * "Like fish and chips, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton are meant for each other. You can almost smell the surf between the pages." * The Times * "The languid illustrations by Emily Sutton lend the whole book an enchanting, dream-like quality. If you take only one picture book away this summer, make it this." * Telegraph.co.uk * "Just dive in and enjoy." * The Sunday Express * "[...] a beautiful book that will keep children enthralled." * Smallish * "This collection of poems about the oceans of the world, accompanied by Emily Sutton's stunning watercolours, perfectly captures the excitement of seeing the sea for the first time [...]" * Nursery World * "This collection of poems with watercolours illustrations is a future classic." * Mother and Baby * "[....] an outstanding and wondrous evocation of the sea." * Red Reading Hub * "A spellbinding collection [...]" * ParentTalk * "This spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores will enthral and inspire readers of all ages." * Bath Magazine * "A First Book of the Sea dazzles, wherever you read it." * tygertale.com * "Emily Sutton's exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child's first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale." * Green Parent * "This is a truly beautiful book which will be looked at and enjoyed over and over again, all the while opening children's eyes to the importance of looking after this precious resource. Beautifully produced too, to make a perfect gift." * ParentsInTouch * "This is a celebration of the sea to be enjoyed and savoured, whilst also, subtly and cleverly, teaching and informing readers, both young and old, about the wonders of our watery world." * Carousel Christmas Guide 2018 * "[...] full of heartwarming poems." * http://thenextbestthingtomummy.com * "[...] a celebration of our blue planet in all its glory." * The Irish Independent * "This is a truly beautiful book which will be looked at and enjoyed over and over again, all the while opening children's eyes to the importance of looking after this precious resource. Beautifully produced too, to make a perfect gift." * Parents in Touch *