One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea

Illustrated by Brandon James Scott
Hardcover
$18.99 US
| $24.99 CAN
On sale Apr 29, 2025 | 48 Pages | 9781662640827
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
A clever little girl outsmarts a silly hungry shark in this richly illustrated, rhyming, underwater read-aloud romp--percet for ages 3-7.

This long awaited follow-up to One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, by Daniel Bernstrom and Brendan Wenzel, was praised by luminaries, including Jacqueline Woodson and Julius Lester.


An underwater trickster tale jumps off the pages of this rhyming picture book romp. A clever little girl "with a net for catching pearls" meets a shark who wants nothing more than to eat her for dinner. Diving into these gorgeous pages, readers will find nothing short of a classic tale: a bully being shown up by his weaker and far more clever adversary! An ebullient and unabashedly entertaining read aloud--One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea has enough bite to excite readers of all ages. 

“Excuse me,” said the shark, showing off his many teeth.
“Would it trouble you to join me as my dinner on the reef?”

“Don’t be hasty, Madam shark. Rather, let us make a deal.”
“I will find you something tasty. If I can't, I'll be your meal.”

Delightful characters created by Brandon James Scott (A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree) are perfectly matched to Daniel Bernstrom's rollicking tale of bravery, trickery and undersea adventure! A perfect follow up to One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree.
Daniel Bernstrom is a poet and the author of 6 picture books, including One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, illustrated by Brendan Wenzel. All Daniel’s previous books feature Black characters, reflecting everyday adventures and joy. This is Daniel’s first book that features animals exclusively. He holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults. His book Big Papa and the Time Machine, the story of his grandfather leaving the south to find work and start a family amid the challenges of 20th-century African American life, won the Minnesota Book Award. Daniel lives in Worthington, Minnesota, with his wife and 5 adorable children. View titles by Daniel Bernstrom
By day Brandon is a Creative Director working in animation and by night he illustrates picture books. For over a decade Brandon has worked on a range of hit animated entertainment including his own creation, the award-winning series, Justin Time. He loves to make art that brings adventure, levity, heart, and curiosity for the fantastic and whimsical world around us and in our dreams. A born and raised Canadian, he currently lives with his family in Toronto. View titles by Brandon James Scott

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A clever little girl outsmarts a silly hungry shark in this richly illustrated, rhyming, underwater read-aloud romp--percet for ages 3-7.

This long awaited follow-up to One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, by Daniel Bernstrom and Brendan Wenzel, was praised by luminaries, including Jacqueline Woodson and Julius Lester.


An underwater trickster tale jumps off the pages of this rhyming picture book romp. A clever little girl "with a net for catching pearls" meets a shark who wants nothing more than to eat her for dinner. Diving into these gorgeous pages, readers will find nothing short of a classic tale: a bully being shown up by his weaker and far more clever adversary! An ebullient and unabashedly entertaining read aloud--One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea has enough bite to excite readers of all ages. 

“Excuse me,” said the shark, showing off his many teeth.
“Would it trouble you to join me as my dinner on the reef?”

“Don’t be hasty, Madam shark. Rather, let us make a deal.”
“I will find you something tasty. If I can't, I'll be your meal.”

Delightful characters created by Brandon James Scott (A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree) are perfectly matched to Daniel Bernstrom's rollicking tale of bravery, trickery and undersea adventure! A perfect follow up to One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree.

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Daniel Bernstrom is a poet and the author of 6 picture books, including One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, illustrated by Brendan Wenzel. All Daniel’s previous books feature Black characters, reflecting everyday adventures and joy. This is Daniel’s first book that features animals exclusively. He holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults. His book Big Papa and the Time Machine, the story of his grandfather leaving the south to find work and start a family amid the challenges of 20th-century African American life, won the Minnesota Book Award. Daniel lives in Worthington, Minnesota, with his wife and 5 adorable children. View titles by Daniel Bernstrom
By day Brandon is a Creative Director working in animation and by night he illustrates picture books. For over a decade Brandon has worked on a range of hit animated entertainment including his own creation, the award-winning series, Justin Time. He loves to make art that brings adventure, levity, heart, and curiosity for the fantastic and whimsical world around us and in our dreams. A born and raised Canadian, he currently lives with his family in Toronto. View titles by Brandon James Scott