The Deep End

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

Learn all about the ocean depths and the history of ocean exploration in The Deep End, an informative and hilarious nonfiction picture book from the award-winning author-illustrator of Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct and The Goldilocks Zone, Drew Sheneman.

Ahoy, mateys! Join Brownbeard the pirate and his first mate, Alan the parrot, as they explore the deep sea. The ocean covers almost three-quarters of the Earth, and yet much of it is somehow still unexplored. In this hilarious but highly informative picture book, readers will explore the ocean depths and meet the unusual bioluminescent creatures who live there. They’ll learn about ancient undersea explorers and travel to the very bottom of the ocean floor in the Mariana Trench to learn about the surprising things that live there. Award-winning author-illustrator Drew Sheneman will take inquisitive young readers on an adventure in learning in this hilarious and highly detailed exploration undersea.

About the Author

Award-winning author and illustrator Drew Sheneman has been drawing professionally since 1998. Drew graduated from Central Michigan University with a BFA in illustration and cartooning internships at The Detroit News and Oakland Press under his belt. From there he went to work as an editorial cartoonist for The Star-Ledger, New Jersey’s largest newspaper, where he stayed until 2010. Drew continues to draw cartoons for The Star-Ledger on a weekly basis. In addition to his editorial cartooning, Drew has done commercial illustration for clients such as Hasbro and Dungeons and Dragons. He likes penguins, video games, and occasionally wearing a cape around the house for fun. Drew currently resides in New Jersey with his wife and daughter.