A clever little girl outsmarts a silly hungry shark in this richly illustrated, rhyming, underwater read-aloud romp--perfect for ages 3-7.

This long awaited follow-up to One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, by Daniel Bernstrom and Brendan Wenzel, was praised by luminaries, including Jacqueline Woodson and Julius Lester.

An underwater trickster tale jumps off the pages of this rhyming picture book romp. A clever little girl "with a net for catching pearls" meets a shark who wants nothing more than to eat her for dinner. Diving into these gorgeous pages, readers will find nothing short of a classic tale: a bully being shown up by his weaker and far more clever adversary! An ebullient and unabashedly entertaining read aloud--One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea has enough bite to excite readers of all ages. 

“Excuse me,” said the shark, showing off his many teeth.
“Would it trouble you to join me as my dinner on the reef?”

“Don’t be hasty, Mister Shark. Rather, let us make a deal.”
“I will find you something tasty. If I can't, I'll be your meal.”

Delightful characters created by Brandon James Scott (A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree) are perfectly matched to Daniel Bernstrom's rollicking tale of bravery, trickery and undersea adventure! A perfect follow up to One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree.
 
Contributor Bio(s)
 
Daniel Bernstrom is a poet and the author of seven picture books, including One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, illustrated by Brendan Wenzel, and the wildly popular A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree. Many of Daniel’s books include Black characters, reflecting everyday adventures and joy. A graduate of the Hamline MFA in writing for children and young adults, Daniel has worked with a host of wonderful mentors, including Phyllis Root, Jane Resh Thomas, and many others. His book Big Papa and the Time Machine won the Minnesota Book Award and is the story of his grandfather leaving the south to find work and start a family amidst the challenges of 20th-century African American life. Daniel lives in Worthington, Minnesota with his wife and five adorable children.

Author Residence: Worthington, MN

By day Brandon is a creative director working in animation and by night he illustrates picture books. For over a decade Brandon has worked on a range of hit animated entertainment including his own creation, the award-winning series Justin Time. He loves to make art that brings adventure, levity, heart, and curiosity for the fantastic and whimsical world around us and in our dreams. A born and raised Canadian, he currently lives with his family in Toronto.

Illustrator Residence:Toronto, Ontario, Canada