WHO'S HIDING? Under the Sea (2026): A Lift-the-Flap Book
Janet Lawler
Guess who’s hiding under the sea in this lushly illustrated, rhyming read-aloud guessing game, then lift the sturdy cardboard flaps to meet the ocean ’s most amazing creatures - both familiar and wonderfully weird!
There are six sea creatures hiding in the book: can you guess who’s hiding under the surface?
This playful lift-the-flap book takes toddlers on an underwater adventure, introducing them to the wonderfully weird creatures of the ocean – and shows how their unique features are what make them amazing. On each spread, a hidden sea creature is described with a lively read-aloud rhyme, while peek-through details give extra clues to the animal’s identity. Little hands can lift a satisfying, sturdy flap to reveal who’s hiding under the sea.
For example:
Who carries mama’s eggs in his belly? (Lift the flap - it’s the seahorse!)
Who’s covered in slime so they don’t feel stings? (Peek under - it’s the clownfish!)
The answer is revealed under the flap through a stunning, vibrant illustration of the creature, snug in its environment. Each reveal is paired with a fun fact, encouraging toddlers to learn more about these fascinating animals.
The exciting guessing-game format, gorgeous illustrations inspired by lino-printing, and bouncy rhyming text that’s perfect for reading aloud, makes learning about marine animals innovative and memorable. Featuring an array of ocean creatures, from familiar favourite the blue whale to the wonderfully wacky pufferfish, this book is perfect for mini oceanographers and those who are just dipping their toe in the topic.
Whether you’re heading to the beach, visiting the aquarium, or diving into ocean themes at school, this is a joyful celebration of sea life - and of all the unusual features that make each creature unique.
Age 2+
Award-winning author Janet Lawler is an established children’s book writer with a particular interest in the natural world. Her previous titles include 2019 Gold Medal Moonbeam Award winner Shells: A pop-up book and A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Walrus Song. Her more-than-thirty published titles include If Kisses Were Colors, Oceans Of Love,Fright School, Winter Cats, Mirabel’s Missing Valentines, and Kindergarten Hat.
James Weston-Lewis is an illustrator and printmaker based in London. He studied illustration at the University of the West of England, where he specialised in woodcut and linocut printmaking. His first children’s book, The Great Fire of London, was longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. His clients include: The Financial Times, Radio Times, The Times,Telegraph and many more.
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