Guest post by Tam Warner Minton, author of All Fish Faces

I am excited to announce the release of the 2nd Edition of my children’s picture book, All Fish Faces! The first edition was reviewed on Grandma’s Briefs in 2017, and I wanted to introduce the 2nd Edition to Lisa’s wonderful blog community. The 2nd Editon includes a lot of new information, new photos, and has a brand new look guaranteed to interest kids of all ages. I was inspired to update my book because of my own granddaughter, who is 2 years old and obsessed with All Fish Faces. Seeing her joy in our fishy friends was so inspiring that I decided to continue my quest to educate our children about life under the sea and the threats that our oceans face.

The oceans support all the life on our planet, but the underwater world is facing major changes and challenges. Climate change is propelling tropical fish and other ocean life into warmer and inhospitable waters. This change in the ecosystem can make food supplies scarcer for tropical fish and ultimately, humans. This is a major crisis that isn’t just a job for scientists to solve—it’s up to all of us.

Enter “citizen science,” which is when the public, including kids, engage in research endeavors on behalf of scientists. Through citizen science, I have been able to join scientists on fieldwork explorations around the world and photograph a variety of marine creatures. The result is a colorful, photographic book of tropical fish faces, containing educational, fun facts and tips for preserving our oceans. It is my hope that kids of all ages will understand the importance of ocean conservation by enjoying reading and looking at the book. I am specifically empowered to educate children on this topic and engage them in the exciting and awe-inspiring underwater world. I want people of all ages to see the color and wonder of the coral reefs, and if they cannot go to the ocean, I will bring the ocean to them! Showing and educating people about the amazing life beneath the waves is the best way to preserve our oceans for future generations.

Filled with an amazing collection of tropical fish and riveting facts, readers will be enlightened by:

• Incredible facts about a vast collection of tropical reef fish

• Up-close images of tropical fish, photographed while diving

• Advice on how we can help our ocean friends have a healthy and safe home, from recycling to using ocean-friendly sunscreen, and so much more!

• Knowing support of the book will benefit the Marine Megafauna Foundation, which strives to keep the ocean and our ocean giants from extinction

• The differences between mammals and fish

I have spent my adult life introducing children to the ocean, and I honestly believe the more kids know about our oceans, the more they will want to participate in saving it. The book will launch June 15, 2020, available in Paperback at $16.99, Ebook at $6.99, and I am publishing a gorgeous Hardback at $26.99 that would be a perfect addition to your library or coffee table. The book will be available on Amazon, in bookstores, and various online outlets. Pre-order your copy today at tam@tamwarnerminton.com!