The Ocean at Night -- Isabelle Simler, Hardcover

Go under the sea--at night!--with this ocean book for kids ages 4-8 that's full of jaw dropping illustrations and interesting facts about marine life.

The first installment in the children's picture book series, Nature at Night, by a celebrated author/illustrator.

Combining jaw-dropping illustrations with poetic language and interesting ocean animal facts, this stunning kids picture book is perfect for ages 5+ who are curious about wildlife and the ocean!
By showing the undersea world at night, award-winning author-illustrator Isabelle Simler presents this mind-blowingly beautiful place in a way that will appeal to the whole family--and ignite a fascination in the mind of any young reader.

• Turtles lay their eggs on a beach by the light of the setting sun.
• Majestic seabirds plunge into the waves as a pod of dolphins leaps from the water.
• Whales trawl the darkening waters below for plankton, and swordfish hunt their prey.
• Rays skim above the sandy seabed where octopuses prowl...

An immersive exploration into the fascinating and mysterious world of the nocturnal ocean that will delight and fascinate kids and parents alike.

Author: Isabelle Simler
Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 16
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9781782694885
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/11/2025

About the Author
Isabelle Simler is an author and illustrator. She is a graduate of the Arts décoratifs de Strasbourg. She has directed and written the scripts for numerous cartoons, notably for M6. She also works for the press. Since 2012, she has devoted herself to children's literature.