Ocean's World: An Island Tale of Discovery and Adventure

(Hardback)

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Join Ocean and Kingston as they explore the ocean, discover wildlife, and learn fascinating marine facts inOcean's World, an action and adventure story for kids!

Ocean and his little brother, Kingston, explore the beautiful island of Maui in search of a sunrise shell for their moms birthday gift. But with a rumbling volcano and so much to unearth, will the boys ever find the special shell

Celebrity couple Carlos and Alexa PenaVega, known for their starring roles inBig Time RushandSpy Kids, respectively, debut their first picture book, inspired by their firstborn son, Ocean, and their home in Hawaii.

As Ocean and Kingston's adventure unfolds, you'll encounter so many fun and educational surprises along the way! During their journey you'll learn

• how high a dolphin can jump;
• how long it takes for a sea-turtle egg to hatch;
• different types of shells including the cone, cowrie, puka, and Tritons trumpet; and
• types of animals in the ocean.

Whether they're surfing the waves, scouring the beach, or snorkeling in the tide pools, Ocean and Kingston are determined to learn everything the island can teach them.

With lively illustrations and sea-sational facts,Ocean's World

• is ideal for kids 4 to 8, especially fans ofOctonautsorMagic School Bus;
• is a perfect gift for baby showers, Christmas, or birthdays, as well as a just-because gift for curious kids; and
• fits on a child's lap or in a gift basket.

Kids will so love exploring the island and ocean--and all the wonders they have to offer--that they won't want their island adventure to end!

Author Bio

Alexa "Vega" PenaVega is best known for her role as Carmen Cortez in the hit film series Spy Kids, and then reappeared as a grown-up Carmen in the fourth film, Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World. She has performed on Broadway in Hairspray, played Ruby Gallagher on the ABC Family television sitcom Ruby & the Rockits, and has held roles in several other films. Most recently, she starred in a series of Hallmark made-for-television films. When she and Carlos Pena married in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the couple combined their last names to form PenaVega and are now the proud parents of two sons, Ocean and Kingston, and one baby girl, Rio. Carlos "Pena" PenaVega starred as Carlos Garcia on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush and then traveled with the show's band, Big Time Rush. He is the voice of Bobby Santiago in the Nickelodeon cartoons The Loud House and The Casagrandes, was the host of the network's game show Webheads, and has had guest-starring roles on several prime television shows. He and his wife, Alexa, appeared on the twenty-first season of Dancing with the Stars in fall 2015. In January 2014, Carlos and Alexa married in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, combining their last names to form PenaVega. The couple shares a YouTube channel, LexLovesLos, and are the parents of two sons, Ocean and Kingston, and one baby girl, Rio.