Underwater Girl and The Creatures of the Sea

Grab your goggles and your fins and get ready for another adventure in the Underwater Girl series, written by Maggie St.Thomas and illustrated by Christie Shinn. Natty, a fearless young swimmer with an extraordinary ability to hold her breath underwater, embarks on a new adventure that bridges the realms of land and sea. Joined by her ocean friends—Dee Dee the dolphin, Joey the jellyfish, and Tommy the sea turtle—Natty explores vibrant coral castles and swims alongside many sea creatures. When a dangerous net threatens her sea companions, Natty must quickly devise a plan to save them. This heartwarming four-chapter tale celebrates bravery, friendship, and the wonders of the underwater world, reminding readers that anything is possible with courage and love.

Dive into another magical world beneath the waves with this second enchanting installment in the Underwater Girl series, featuring the author's photography from the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA., and illustrations by Christie Shinn. Natty, a fearless young swimmer, harbors an extraordinary ability to hold her breath underwater longer than anyone she has ever met. The golden rays of dawn awaken a pleasant morning on the island. With Biff the cat by her side and her late mother's favorite song in the air, Natty's connection to her past is as strong as ever. Today holds more than just memories—it promises new challenges and discoveries. After breakfast, she explores the ocean with her friends Dee Dee, the dolphin; Joey, the jellyfish; and Tommy, the sea turtle. Together, they navigate vibrant coral castles, encounter schools of shimmering fish, and ride happily through an underwater rainbow. When danger lurks from a net that threatens the lives of her beloved ocean companions, the Underwater Girl must act quickly to free her friends. Will she be able to orchestrate a rescue mission with the "Johnny's of the sea?" A mysterious gift from a starfish leads Natty to a discovery that will change her world forever as she realizes life is more beautiful and interconnected than she ever imagined. "Underwater Girl & The Creatures of the Sea" is a heartwarming tale of bravery, friendship, and the wonders of the underwater world. Prepare to be swept away once again in this four-chapter children's story, where the magic inside these pages will remind you that anything is possible.

Maggie St. Thomas, a West Coast artist from Long Beach, CA, has been documenting the music scene with her 35mm film cameras as a published journalist since '93. Less than two years into her career, she photographed her all-time favorites, The Ramones. Since the early 90s, Maggie's photographic and journalistic works have graced the pages and covers of over 300 print publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. Her photographs have also been featured on the covers of OC Weekly and High Times Magazine. Showcasing her timeless finesse behind the lens, she has collaborated closely with legendary artists including Etta James, Bradley Nowell, Snoop Dogg, and more. In 2022, she released her debut photo novel "Still Life: The Photographs of Maggie St. Thomas", featuring a foreword by Exene Cervenka of the legendary punk band X. After entering a writing challenge with the American Cancer Society in 2023, her creativity blossomed further with what would be her first children's book, "Underwater Girl."