"One of the most unusual picture books I've come across. First, it is nonfiction-it's about the real world but it's a part of the real world that is hidden from most people-the meadows of seagrass that form a habitat in the shallow areas of the oceans where sunlight reaches the ocean floor. Second, Hanes's language is poetic and sophisticated, challenging the listener who is at an age when he or she is open to hearing new words and new meanings...will make a visit to an aquarium a more meaningful experience for both parent and child."--Vicki Cobb * The Huffington Post * "While counting up to 10, Hanes vividly describes the features and behaviors of 10 creatures that reside in underwater seagrass meadows....Bonfield creates a sense of watery depth and dimension in her gestural mixed-media images, and an afterword provides greater detail about these creatures." * Publishers Weekly * "A fabulous addition to marine science collections. However, librarians should keep in mind that the benefits and necessity of seagrass takes precedent in the narrative over the counting element" * School Library Journal * A 2018 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K-12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council) * NSTA-CBC * "Younger readers can practice their counting skills while learning about what lives in the seagrass meadows of the ocean in this book by St. Louis author Hanes. Each number highlights a different creature ("One great barracuda," "Two yellow stingrays") and is accompanied by Bonfield's colorful close-ups of the animals." * St. Louis Post-Dispatch *