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Mirabelle

Discover the Magical Underwater World of Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub

Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub is a poetic, beautifully illustrated children’s book about the coral reef, featuring a young girl named Mirabelle who discovers a magical underwater world beneath her own bathtub. With the guidance of a a brave little seahorse, she explores coral caverns, glowing grottos, and mysterious sea fans, encountering fascinating sea creatures like trumpetfish, sea cucumbers, and green eels.

The book blends fiction with marine science, delivering both enchantment and education. It introduces readers to the fragile beauty of coral reefs and explains important concepts like coral bleaching and ecosystem interdependence in a way that’s accessible and engaging for kids. Every page invites young minds to ask questions, dream boldly, and care deeply about our oceans.

The book includes:

A 21-entry illustrated glossary of real coral reef creatures with educational descriptions. A special section called “More About Corals” that explains the science behind coral reef ecosystems. Conservation tips and inspiration for young “Kid Conservationists.”

This book is ideal for Earth Day classroom readings, STEM curriculum, or bedtime storytelling that sparks curiosity about marine life.