If you are unaware of this series you are in for a treat. (The previous titles are the gorgeous Out of Sight and Birds of a Feather.) Innovative, surprising and informative they are a visual trove that will captivate younger and older readers alike.

Introducing the myriad of sea creatures with flaps, silhouettes and patterns that hint at their identity will keep you guessing, and intriguing facts just add to the pleasure: did you know that lobsters can live for more than 100 years?

This exciting foray into the ocean will no doubt inspire a trip to the Melbourne Aquarium, and if not already owned, adding the previous titles to your library will be a must. Highly recommended for ages 5 and up.

Alexa Dretzke