The Quiet Ocean

written by Charlotte Offsay, illustrated by Abi Cushman

★ School Library Journal, Starred Review
Amazon Editors’ Pick: Best Books Ages 3-5
California Golden Poppy Book Award Finalist

When a playful pufferfish’s actions cause a snowball effect disrupting the peace of the other sea creatures, it’s up to the ocean and a baby whale to restore quiet once more in this delightfully funny picture book companion to The Quiet Forest.

Deep beneath the waves, a pufferfish putters alone. A playful puffer in a quiet, nothing-much-happening ocean. Until…one small pop! sets off a chain of outrageous events, causing the whole ocean to have a very frazzled day indeed!

Can the sea creatures find a way to bring quiet back to their underwater home?

Books in the Quiet Series

Beach Lane Books | May 5, 2026
ISBN: 978-1665975179

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Praise for THE QUIET OCEAN

★ “This book is highly recommended for its
clear, interesting writing, appealing format,
and engaging illustrations.”

— School Library Journal, Starred Review

Silly Sea Creatures

Dolphins, turtles, sharks! THE QUIET OCEAN features your favorite sea animals like you’ve never seen them before: taking bubble baths, riding bikes, knitting, and more!

Cause and Effect

One playful action causes another action, which leads to sillier and sillier results. Kids will be inspired to make up their own funny sea creature sequences.

Onomatopoeia

Pop! Flap! Splash! The animals are making a lot of noise in the ocean! Kids will love repeating all the fun sound words that appear throughout the book.