Nelson is a shark who loves to read, spends most of his time alone, and dreams of being an explorer one day. His dreams become reality when he finally gets the chance to visit a strange new land and unlock its mysteries. Join Nelson as he faces his fears, meets new and exotic sea creatures, and maybe even makes a new best friend.

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Creator Bios

Caitlin Cali: Author

Caitlin Cali hails from the beautiful beaches of the Central Coast of California, but now calls Seattle and the breathtaking Pacific Northwest her home. She writes everything from poetry to music and loves to explore the world, just like Nelson. She also likes to read, cook and bake. Caitlin has a wonderfully supportive family, and credits her parents and two brothers with being her constant sources of love, hilarity and inspiration.

Ryan Obermeier: Illustrator

Ryan is a designer, illustrator, and photographer born and raised in the Seattle area. Creative Director in the advertising and marketing arena by day, he enjoys creative endeavors on the side like designing posters and logos, drawing, taking pictures of random things, and handcrafting things like guitars. He also has been an avid musician for years. He lives in Ballard with his lovely wife and two girls.

Old Bill's Corner

Meet Old Bill, the wise old whale from the ocean depths.

Hey kids, did you know the Pacific Ocean is the largest, covering 30% of the Earth's surface? Its average depth is 14,000 feet, which is as tall as Mt. Rainier in Washington State!