The illustrations alone could sell this book! What I think works amazingly well is that the information is in bite-size chunks for the reader. It's swirls about the page with the illustrations creating a journey in itself. You have the capability of going anywhere in the book, in any order and still learning a TON of lore!

Lore of the Deep is such a good book. If you want to read this book but you don't know If you'll like it.... please do yourself a favor and pick it up.

Does Wide Eyed never fail? This book is full to the brim with gorgeous colour illustrations and fun facts. This book takes a deep dive (I know, I know) into all things ocean, showcasing a wide range of cultures, past and present. It has everything you could want, shapeshifters, mythology and real life animals. A feast for the eyes and mind.

I love this book. As a k-6 librarian I feel like this book will be a great addition to my library especially for this students interested in more mythology. I have many dated books in this topic and this would be a perfect update to this section!

This is such a fun children's book! It is unique in that it genuinely covers folklore from around the world. I don't remember seeing really any of this when I was little. I really wish I had this when I was a child, as I would have likely wanted to read it before bed and after school regularly.

The art is just gorgeous and absolutely breathtaking, and I'm always pleasantly surprised when a children's book teaches me something new.

I will say some of the text was difficult to read due to the beautiful art, so this may be an issue for some readers, but if you squint you'll likely be just fine and the art is something I just wouldn't touch - it's too beautiful.

Thank you so much for letting me enjoy and read this book!

This lore is not only for children but for grownups alike.
It is inspiring, and informative. A lovely resource to connect with children, folklore and the seas and oceans.

“Lore of the Deep” is a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of folklore and wisdom that surrounds water bodies across various cultures. Authored by Claire Cock-Starkey, this book delves into the myths, legends, and traditional knowledge associated with rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans. It serves as both a celebration of aquatic life and an examination of humanity’s relationship with water.

The book is organized thematically, addressing different aspects of watery environments. Each chapter focuses on specific elements such as mythical creatures, local legends, ecological wisdom, and cultural practices tied to water. The narrative intertwines storytelling with factual information about aquatic ecosystems, making it both informative and engaging.

Mermaids are my JAM, and getting to expand the world of ocean lore beyond just your basic eurocentric idea of mermaids into a huge realm of sea creatures and beings is so so so cool!

I love this book. Author has shared mythologies, folklore, sea creatures and ghost ships. The tales are accompanied by exquisite illustrations. It’s full of wisdom, mishaps and odyssey full of secrets and mystery.

Most non-fiction books by the publisher are packed with fun information and stunning illustration and this one is no exception. The only worry I have for non-fiction books like this one is that the topic has been done to death. It is very difficult to stand out from the rest. That said, this is a great book for those interested in the topic.

This is such a fun and informative compendium of folk lore, tall tales, and myths about the ocean! The illustrations and design are beautiful. The little tidbits of information are extremely concise and easy to read, but still very educational. I liked the occasional extended stories. My favorite part of this book is the thorough coverage of stories from different cultures all around the world - especially those from indigenous cultures. I also REALLY loved that the index directs readers to pages where they can read about specific cultures. Very useful. The only gripe I have is that the main font could use some work on its kerning to make it a bit more readable. Every time I came across the word "often" I couldn't help but read "of ten".

Thank you Claire Cock-Starkey, Quatro Publishing Group, and Netgalley for the ARC!

Learn facts about different mythology related to seas and oceans, water creatures, seafarers, stormy waters, oceanography and dangerous oceans. Interspersed with quick easy to read facts about different creatures, mythology and legends, including Indigenous stories, this book has an easy to read layout. Throughout you'll find a couple longer stories, but the facts distributed throughout in each section were really well put together.

What a fun approach to myths, lores, and folktales! Rather than focus on particular region (like Nors mythology or Greek mythology) the author focused on a particular topic - the ocean - and featured all kinds of lores and myths from cultures all around the world.

It was fascinating to learn about the beliefs and traditions various cultures have held about the ocean, fish, the beach, and even pirates! The illustrations are beautiful and eye-catching. The facts are simple and short, easy to read and understand. The book also includes several stories.

Some of the pictures & facts might be a little dark or heavy for younger children or children who have never been exposed to mythology before, I would say this book is good for 8+.

Lore of the Deep would make a great addition to any family's bookshelf, especially if you're children are interested in the ocean and/or mythology and folklore!

This illustrated book is full of myths, lore and legends about the sea and its wildlife from all over the world. Very entertaining and educational. The illustrations are whimsical and dreamlike as can be. The only downside I found was due to the font (style and size). It wasn't the ideal choice for a screen. Maybe it renders better in paper format?

This is such a bright, beautiful book that is just packed with information. Every page has interesting new facts and stories about different stories and myths from around the world.
This is a great introduction to this area and every classroom should have it. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

A fun and beautifully illustrated book filled with facts about all things related to the sea and oceans. As someone who is interested in mythology, I enjoyed reading it. I'm sure this would be a great book for many people (young and old) to add to their collection. I would especially recommend it to those interested in mythology or the sea. It's also a great way to introduce kids to other cultures that are often barely represented in media.

Some things I noticed: the font wasn't always very pleasant to read, especially not when the text turned wavy. While I understood that was to minic the waves of water, it was a bit tough to read sometimes. Some pages also had white stripes on the sides, and one page was even turned upside down. I don't know if this will also be in the finished copy once this book got published on October 1st.

Thank you Netgalley, the publisher, and anyone else who made it possible for me to read the arc of this book!

Very much enjoyed this! A charming book that introduces creatures, myths, legends, gods, spirits, and much more from around the world pertaining to the ocean.

The illustrations were charming and cute and plentiful; every page had them, one for every myth mentioned, and they were all colorful and worth reading this book just to see the illustrations. The book was sectioned into six parts, with a short story-style myth introducing each, and each page revolving around a theme, like ships or primordial oceans or storm myths. The writing was simple and easy to understand. There’s a variety of myths from around the world (though obviously leaning toward places where the ocean is close by) and I also liked the variety in themes, going beyond gods and creatures to shipbuilding and sand.

Definitely good for kids who love mythology, or anyone who likes charming illustrations.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC!

This book was absolutely stunning and educational. Dreamy imagery, I think it would make a perfect gift for children or anyone who loves the ocean or fairytales. Gorgeous book!

This was an unexpected joy! The imagry and art work in this book are breathtaking. The format keeps things engaged I loved seeing all the diffrent take on mythos from various cultures. Definitaly would recomend for children to look at and learn with parents!

What a visually stunning book and one that was a pure delight to read. The illustrations within along with the accompanying writing make for a really lovely reading experience and whether seasoned reader or a younger audience, it’s a book for everyone.

I read this in one sitting and it went so fast. It’s one you could read over and over again and especially if you’re interested in folklore and tales, you’ll love it! Even if you don’t think you have an interest, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

From myths, stories, tales, superstitions, pirates and legends from around the world, you’re bound to expand horizons and take a few adventures out into the open sea when you read this. I really enjoyed it and would solidly recommend, it would be a great book to read with a young reader too.