The Adventures of
The Picassofish
Dive into the underwater world with the exotic Picassofish.
THE ADVENTURES OF THE PICASSOFISH is a colorful children’s picture book with exciting and beautiful photography. The story of the Picassofish and his adventures is fun and thrilling. Through the story, children learn about the sea life of the Red Sea.
More than twenty-five
amazing photographs of sea life illustrate the book.
Children will learn about the significance of our oceans and their coral reefs. In addition, they learn about the
importance of friendship, helping others and
being curious.
All these themes are important things in life.
THE ADVENTURES OF THE PICASSOFISH will become a favorite for all children at story time, bedtime, and at any other time. It could very well be the first step to open the door for someone to become a photographer, marine biologist, diver or scientist.
You can find the book on Amazon US, UK, CA and many more, and also on Barnes & Noble, Adlibris and other
international bookstores.
Here is the link to the Amazon US page.
Reviewed By Philip Van Heusen for Readers’ Favorite
Pete the Picassofish is just one of the many colorful personalities you will meet in The Adventures of the Picassofish. Johanna Hurmerinta introduces Pete and a host of his other finned friends through the pages of this beautifully illustrated children’s book. Johanna tells an exciting story of life in the Red Sea as she talks about the various species of fish living beneath the water’s surface. Pete explains curious details about each of his friends. He lets children know which fish are dangerous and which are safe. Children will be excited to see what happens when Pete comes across perilous fish. Will he be eaten or will he escape? Come along and join Pete on his adventures with his friends around the coral reef in the sea. Be amazed at the beauty. Be bemused at the antics of some of the fish. Be sure to watch out for the barracuda.
Johanna Hurmerinta loves underwater photography and this earth. Her love for nature and photography shines through in her new children’s book, The Adventures of the Picassofish. Johanna punctuates her children’s story with pictures of many different types of fish that live in the Red Sea. Her style of writing is entertaining for children while at the same time being very informative. Parents can use this book to teach their children about the importance of taking care of the earth. Only when we teach our next generation to conserve the planet will they sustain nature for the following generations. This book also touches on some social issues, including bullying. Making friends with those who are different is also addressed. Read this book with your children and share the joy of taking care of this planet while learning the remarkable stories of different types of fish.
Editorial Reviews:
“Johanna has taken her love of the beautiful underwater world and paired it with simple life lessons about friendship. Her story shows us the joy of being a friend while experiencing the wonders of ocean life through her incredible photography.”
Suzanne Wilkinson, PA, USA.
“I would buy this book for my grandchildren. It is lovely in every way. The photography captures colorful scenes from under the sea. The story introduces many unusual and beautiful fish. Their adventures together foster friendship and the importance of being kind. A treasure for any child’s library!”
Alana Thrower, CO, USA.
Customer reviews:
“Your writing is so charming and so perfect for children, when I was reading it I could imagine a parent reading it to their child as a bedtime story. And I just loved the names you gave all of the different fish. It was wonderful how you wrote about friendship and kindness in a way that children can easily understand. A wonderful combination of a charming story and beautiful photography… this is superb work Johanna” 5 stars!
Jim Love, VA, USA
“The Adventures of the Picassofish offers an entertaining story with beautiful photographs, actually taken by the author, about the fish living in the Red Sea. The book not only entertains the young reader, but also has factual information about the fish and lessons on behavior that will carry the reader through their childhood.” 5 stars!
Diane Lindon Coy, OH, USA.
“If you could only use one word to describe this book, that word would be ‘Delightful’! Johanna has crafted a work that would be a joy for any child to call their own. A charming story that highlights the importance of friendship and kindness written in a style children will easily understand and comprehend. Featuring stunning undersea (Red Sea) photography captured by the author herself this is the type of book youngsters will return to again and again. In a world fraught with turmoil it’s heartening to have this positive message for both the young, and the young at heart. Share this with the ones you hold most dear…your children. Again one word, ‘Delightful’!” 5 stars!
JimmyBill, USA
“Children will love the fish images and the story line of the Picassofish. My granddaughter loves reading this book with me.” 5 stars!
Alt123, USA
“Follow along on an adventure to the Red Sea with Pete the Picassofish. In this journey you meet Pete’s many friends and learn a lot about them too! The photos are an added bonus and were all taken by the author herself – how lucky! I enjoyed meeting Pete and will look for his next adventure!” 5 stars!
KidLib, USA
“I purchased this book for my granddaughter’s eighth birthday. She loved it! She said that Pete went on a lot of cool adventures. She thought the pictures were super pretty. She especially liked the picture of the jellyfish. She hopes that Johanna will write more stories about Pete and his friends. She would like to learn more about the different fish in the Red Sea.
Thank you Johanna for creating a lovely book for my grandchildren to enjoy! I will be buying more copies as birthdays roll around.” 5 stars!
Amazon Customer, USA
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