Written by Jan Peck · Illustrated by Valeria Petrone
(Simon & Schuster / Scholastic Book Club Favorite)
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💙 About the Book
Join a brave little diver as he swims past a shimmering seahorse, a friendly dolphin, and colorful coral reefs on his way to find ocean treasures for his mama. But what will he discover at the very bottom of the sea?
This rhythmic, read-aloud favorite is filled with playful rhyme, repetition, and surprise — perfect for preschoolers and early readers.
🐠 Highlights
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A Scholastic Book Club and Book Fair favorite for over 20 years!
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Featured on early childhood reading lists nationwide
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Great for lessons about sea life, rhyme, and adventure
🧜♀️ Author’s Note
“This story was inspired by my son’s love of swimming and bringing me ‘treasures’ — shells, sea glass, and stories! I wanted children to feel that same wonder of discovery beneath the waves.” — Jan Peck
🎨 Classroom & Activity Ideas
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Count and name the ocean animals as you read.
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Make an “Ocean Treasure Box” craft with shells or recycled materials.
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Ask: What would you find ‘way down deep’ in the sea?
👉 Download the Way Down Deep Coloring Page.
📚 More Adventures
If your child loved Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea, dive into these companion stories by Jan Peck:
