Poetry about the Mariana Trench?  Yes, please!

DEEP, DEEP DOWN is a lyrical picture book all about the Mariana Trench.  Poetry really can be found anywhere, can’t it?  And just like the author, I was sure there were terrifying creatures to be found in the deepest depths of the ocean, but I was wrong.  This book celebrates the cold and quiet critters found in one of the greatest chasms in our world.  There are not horrors, but awe-inspiring wonders that await the reader here.  The illustrations by Juan Calle, a scientific illustrator, are perfect for this book.  I was even surprised to learn of a new ocean critter I hadn’t heard of before and I would desperately like to know more!  I love a book that inspires me to inquire further.

As this is a poem that weaves over the entire book, I chose two spreads to share with you here.  This is the only way I could truly share some of the great scope of the book and what it achieves.  Besides, I have to give you a little bit of context for that second page that has one of the most memorable lines for me.  Enjoy!

And if you’re looking for more poetry fun this month, be sure to check out the Kidlitosphere Event Roundup!  Thank you for stopping by!