FOR EXAMPLES OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND MORE, SCROLL DOWN TO THE "FROM THE PUBLISHER" SECTION Dive beneath the waves and discover a world bursting with color, curiosity, and ocean magic — a mindful adventure parents and teachers love sharing with curious young explorers. From Angie the Angelfish to Zoey the Zebra Moray , children journey through twenty-six fascinating reef creatures that call Costa Rica’s Pacific coral reefs home. Each page blends art, learning, and wonder — inspiring creativity, mindfulness, and a lifelong love for nature . WHY PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND NATURE ENTHUSIASTS WILL LOVE THIS BOOK Discover an Undersea World – Explores real coral-reef scenes and fun facts, turning every page into an alphabet learning adventure. - Mindful and Engaging – Encourages calm focus, relaxation, and creativity while helping kids stay happily screen-free. - True Costa Rican Reef Creatures – Introduces sea turtles, groupers, eels, and other marine animals living in the warm Pacific waters of Central America. - Nature’s Balance in Action – Shares stories showing how each creature plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy coral ecosystem. - Joy for All – Offers meaningful gifts for parents, teachers, and nature lovers to share, sparking creativity, curiosity, and compassion for all living things. Color your way through Costa Rica’s breathtaking underwater reefs — living, breathing coral cities filled with life and color. Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations by artist Laurie Douglas blend scientific accuracy with imagination , inviting readers to explore how every creature — from the tiny Cleaner Shrimp to the graceful Hawksbill Turtle — helps maintain the delicate balance of life within the coral reef. Engaging storytellin g and creative coloring activities help children slow down, relax, and connect with the natural world. With every page, readers discover that small acts of care can make big waves of change for our blue planet. This joyful, educational, and inspiring ocean coloring book connects creativity with conservation. Ideal for families, teachers, and nature lovers who want to spark imagination and environmental awareness while having fun together. SCROLL DOWN TO "FROM THE PUBLISHER" FOR EXAMPLES OF ILLUSTRATIONS AND MORE! Perfect for homeschool art projects, classroom learning, Earth Day activities, and thoughtful gifts for ocean lovers of all ages. ABOUT THE EARTH LOVE SERIES Earth Love is a creative children’s book series celebrating the beauty and diversity of our planet — one ecosystem at a time. Designed for parents, teachers, and young learners , each title blends art, science, mindfulness, and environmental education to help children connect with nature and understand their role in caring for it. The series awakens curiosity, discovery, and compassion , weaving together the values of community , empathy , and environmental responsibility . Each book invites families into a shared journey of learning , creativity , and imaginative exploration —reminding us that caring for the Earth begins with love , gentle attention , and a deep sense of wonder . Published by Aiden Ashlyn , the Earth Love series brings mindful, nature-inspired learning into every home and classroom. Darcee Douglas is the author responsible for Aiden Ashlyn, LLC, the publishing company and pen name of all her previous work. She is also a carpenter, musician, and creator who feels happiest and most at home playing in the ocean waves near Uvita, Costa Rica. Darcee enjoys writing books that educate, empower, and inspire readers to love and respect themselves and others. The Earth Love Series of children's books aims to foster a deeper love for all wildlife. She's passionate about coral reef restoration and dreams of creating an underwater sculpture that becomes habitat, providing future homes for coral reef communities in Costa Rica and beyond. Laurie Douglas is an award-winning artist and graphic designer whose professional career spans more than forty years. After earning her MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, she created work for such diverse clients as Coca-Cola, BusinessWeek, Forbes, United Health Fund, and numerous UnitedNations agencies.Laurie co-illustrated Exquisite Corpse: 124 Days of Sequestered Collaboration with her husband Tim Purus and Jessy Duval during the 2020 pandemic. Now retired from her design studio, she finally has time to work on more personal projects, such as her Monsters.