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The Secret Jobs of Ocean Creatures

Every creature here has a job. The hermit crab is a real estate agent; the cleaner shrimp runs a hygiene service. Fifty of them, each based on something the animal really does.

Kids read it for the jokes and pick up the marine biology anyway. Hidden objects on every spread. 120+ pages, full colour, ages 6–10.

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"My kids love these secret jobs books. I suspect it's the illustrations. Lots to look at."

✔ Chole S. ★★★★★

"Given to her as a birthday present, and the whole family enjoyed reading it bit by bit before bedtime. My daughter said it was a lot to read, but so good."

✔ Jessie T. ★★★★★

"Cute, well-written. The pictures are great, the information is interesting, and there are even some jokes. I love this as a teacher, and I know kids will love it too."

✔ Sarah C. ★★★★★

What’s On A Page

Each creature gets its job title, an illustration, and a short profile written like field notes — what it does, where it lives, and the real behaviour the joke is built on. The hermit crab really does move house. The cleaner shrimp really does run a cleaning station that fish queue up for. The facts are doing the work underneath the gag.

The Hidden Objects

There is something to find on every spread. This is the part that turns one read into five, because a child who has finished the book still has reasons to open it. It is also what makes it work for a wider age range than the profiles alone would — a five-year-old can hunt while an older sibling reads.

Reading It Together, Or Alone

Each creature stands on its own, so there is no order and nothing to finish. A confident reader at eight or nine will go through it by themselves. A six-year-old will want the profiles read aloud and will do the hunting. Both work, and it survives being handed down between them.

Is It Right For My Child’s Age?

Written for six to ten. Under six the text is too much to read alone, though the pictures and the hidden objects still land. Over ten it depends on the child — a keen ocean reader will enjoy it, one who has moved on to chapter books may find it young. If it is wrong, send it back.

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Format & Shipping

Paperback, 120+ pages, full colour throughout. Dispatched within 1 to 2 business days with tracking emailed as soon as it ships. Free shipping on all orders.

Return Policy

30 days from delivery. If it isn’t the right fit for your child, contact us for a full refund.

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Fifty Creatures. Fifty Very Strange Jobs.

What an incredibly creative book!

A delightful and imaginative way to introduce children to the wonders of the ocean! The Secret Jobs of Ocean Creatures is beautifully illustrated, cleverly written, and full of fascinating facts presented in a way that captures the imagination of both kids and adults. I love how each sea creature is given a creative "job" that makes learning about marine life fun, memorable, and engaging. The artwork is vibrant, packed with charming details, and invites readers to linger on every page. The writing strikes the perfect balance between humor, storytelling, and real science, making it educational without ever feeling like a textbook. This is the kind of book children will want to read again and again while adults will enjoy discovering new facts right alongside them. An outstanding book that deserves a place in every home, classroom, and library. As an ocean-loving adult, I enjoyed it and highly recommend this book!

Daniel R.✔Verified customer

My daughter is obsessed

As a mom of a daughter who dreams of becoming a marine biologist one day, I can't say enough wonderful things about this book. The moment she opened it, she was completely captivated. She spent so much time studying every page, pointing out creatures she recognized and laughing at all the clever job titles and jokes.

The illustrations are absolutely breathtaking. The watercolor artwork is so detailed and beautiful that we found ourselves lingering on each page just to admire everything. There are so many little hidden details that we've already read it multiple times and still keep finding new things.

Jen M.✔Verified customer

This book kicks up interest with jobs working with the ocean

This book is beautiful! My granddaughters loved it. They recently went to an aquarium so this book made it all come alive. The art is beautiful and the writing is so cute, fun and very interesting. Both my grandkids now want jobs working with the ocean. I think that is awesome! You must get this book!

Mary T.✔Verified customer

What a clever book!

Wow, what a great book! My 5 year old grandson absolutely loves sea life and wants to know everything he can about it. This book gives him the info he craves in a fun way. The pictures are phenomenal; fun and eye-catching! I love that there is more to the book than just information. There are jokes throughout and each page has 3 pictures to search for.

Hannah K.✔Verified customer

Enjoy the book and wait for the next one

This book is fantastic! I strongly recommend it for children—it's packed with knowledge that they'll find engaging. The illustrations are beautiful and truly bring the content to life, making it very easy for kids to understand and follow along. They're bound to enjoy every page!

Owen L.✔Verified customer

Very engaging and educational

Not only did I really enjoy this book, but my kids did too! It has such a creative way of teaching kids about ocean life by giving each sea creature its own "job." The colorful illustrations immediately caught my attention, and I found myself stopping to look at all the fun little details on every page. The information is presented in a way that's easy to understand while still being interesting and educational. It's one of those books that's entertaining enough to read more than once, and I think it does a great job of making kids curious about the ocean. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and engaging educational book for young readers.

Sofia N.✔Verified customer

Great book

Very captivating and I learned a lot!! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read this!! Everyone needs to read this!!!

James W.✔Verified customer

Beautiful artwork and fun ocean facts

Kids will love the beautiful super colorful illustrations! Friendly looking ocean characters, fun facts and hidden objects to find. Nice easy to understand facts on each ocean creature and the importance of the jobs they do! Adults will also learn a thing or two — I know I did! Very enjoyable! I would recommend this book for kids any age!

Amara O.✔Verified customer

How This Compares

Secret Jobs The Secret Jobs of Ocean Creatures
A Normal Ocean Facts Book A normal ocean facts book
They pick it up without being asked
Still gets opened after the first read
Something to find on every page
Makes them laugh out loud
Real facts they remember afterwards
Useful for a school project

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Hear From Parents

Inside pages of the ocean book ”
★★★★★

Cute book for homeschooling

I really like how this book gives jobs to the ocean creatures in a way that is memorable to kids. It’s really cute and I plan to use this for my little one’s homeschooling!

Jenny C.
Inside pages of the ocean book ”
★★★★★

Love the comparisons!

Illustrations are phenomenal! Above all else, the way information is presented it allows tiny humans to make real world connections and develop an understanding of the similarities of life in the sea and in land. Modifications for younger learners can be made and it provides a path for extensions for older learners.

Pam S.
Inside pages of the ocean book ”
★★★★★

Funny and educational

This book is funny but educational. The beautiful illustrations hide seek-n-find items. The job titles match what each critter does in real life, and it also includes the scientific names. I can’t wait for more books from this author.

Carol M.

Frequently Asked Questions

?What age is this actually right for?

Written for six to ten. Under six the text is too much to read alone, though the illustrations and the hidden objects still work if you read the profiles aloud. Over ten depends on the child — a keen ocean reader will enjoy it, one who has moved on to chapter books may find it young.

?My child doesn’t really like reading.

This is the one it tends to work for. Nothing has to be read in order and nothing has to be finished — a child can open it anywhere, look at the pictures, hunt for the hidden objects, and read a profile only if they feel like it. The jokes do the rest.

?Are the facts real, or is it all made up?

The jobs are invented, the behaviour behind them is not. Hermit crabs really do move house and inspect a shell before taking it. Cleaner shrimp really do run cleaning stations that fish queue up for. Each profile explains the actual behaviour the joke is built on.

?Will they read it more than once?

That is what the hidden objects are for. There is something to find on every spread, so a child who has been through the book still has reasons to open it. Most parents say it is the searching rather than the reading that brings them back.

?Is it any good as a gift?

It is one of the easier children’s books to give, because the cover explains itself and the joke lands with the adult handing it over as much as the child receiving it. Ages six to ten covers most birthday-present situations.

?Can we read it together?

It works better that way at the younger end. Each creature stands alone, so a spread is about the right length for one sitting, and the field notes give you something to talk about rather than just read out. Older children will take it off and read it alone.

?Shipping and returns?

Paperback, 120+ pages, full colour throughout. Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days with tracking emailed as soon as they ship. Free shipping on all orders. You have 30 days from delivery, and if it is not right for your child, contact us for a full refund.