{"product_id":"the-oceans-heart-the-tiny-creatures-essential-to-life-9798765643464","title":"The Ocean's Heart: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFar below the ocean's surface \/ live tiny, restless creatures \/ called zooplankton. \/ They are the ocean's heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe largest migration of animals on Earth happens every single night as billions upon billions of microscopic animals--zooplankton--paddle from the ocean's depths to its surface. On their journey, they swim daunting distances through predator-infested waters in pursuit of a midnight feast. Zooplankton are so small, and they live so deep, that we may never see them--but the entire food web depends upon their survival. Venture into the ocean's twilight zone with Jilanne Hoffmann's lyrical, evocative prose and Khoa Le's luminous illustrations of these tiny yet magnificent creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jilanne Hoffmann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Millbrook Press (Tm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 9.60w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798765643464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/12\/2025 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoffmann, Jilanne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eJilanne Hoffmann\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a zoo train engineer, a waitress, a \"real\" engineer, a fitness trainer, a tai chi instructor, a freelance writer for nonprofit organizations, and now enjoys writing stories for kids and adults. She has a BS in Engineering and an MFA in creative writing. Her picture book, \u003cem\u003eA River of Dust, \u003c\/em\u003e was an ALA Notable Children's Book, a Bank Street College Best Children's Book, a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection, and an SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner. She lives in San Francisco with her husband, son, and rescue dog named Wrigley.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLe, Khoa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eKhoa Le\u003c\/strong\u003e is a picture book author and illustrator from Vietnam. Alongside her love of reading, art, and music, she draws inspiration from her journeys, discovering the beauty of the world--particularly through her deep love for the ocean and all things connected to it. Accompanied by her beloved cats, Khoa finds peace in her small studio, and she also cherishes the tranquility of nature.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jilanne Hoffmann \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47712249479325,"sku":"9798765643464","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_e2a0dcd0-073b-4eb3-ab17-cf8573081d33.jpg?v=1773172286","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-oceans-heart-the-tiny-creatures-essential-to-life-9798765643464","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}