Explore the journey of water from the sea to one’s glass to one’s cells and discover how water shapes our planet, as a shape-shifter, a life-giver and an almost magical thing, in an expressive, science-inspired free verse ode to water. Illustrations.
Water is a shape-shifter, a life-giver, an almost magical thing. Explore the journey of water from the sea, to your glass, to your cells.
From sea to clouds.
From clouds to rain.
From rain to lake.
From lake to glass.
Water is a shape-shifter.
Take a big gulp.
Can you taste the sea?
In this ode to water, learn how the lifecycle of water works. All the water on earth is all there ever was, and all there ever will be. So, the next time you pour a glass of water, take a moment to think about all the wonderful things this life-giving resource does.
Author Laura Alary’s free verse breaks big ideas into child-sized pieces, making Sea in my Cells an accessible introduction to the water cycle. Andrea Blinick’s illustrations take readers from the kitchen to the ocean and to the clouds and back. A concluding Author’s Note shares further information about the water cycle for young readers.
From the award-winning creators of Sun in my Tummy comes another science inspired journey. In simple but expressive free verse, discover how water shapes our planet.
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Praise for Sea in My Cells
The Children's Book Council "Hot off the Press" May 2025 Selection
Alary and Blinick offer a child-friendly look at the connection between people and the sea around us, pointing out the importance of water in our world....An appealing package that conveys an important message.Kirkus Reviews
At a time of climate emergency, it is more vital than ever for children to understand the connection between their lives and the fragile ecosystem of the Earth. Sea in my Cells will inspire students, parents, and teachers alike.Quill and Quire
Charming illustrations support this simple but effective explanation of the water cycle, including cutaways of underground cartoon mice doing laundry and enjoying office watercoolers ... We have another winner.Booklist
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Laura Alary believes in writing stories that make us bigger on the inside. Born in Halifax, she earned her B.A. with Honours in classics at Dalhousie University before moving to her current home of Toronto, where she completed a Ph.D. at University of St. Michaels College. Laura has worked as a lecturer, a library assistant, and a music specialist in Montessori classrooms, all the while writing books and raising her three children. Lauras most recent title is What Grew in Larrys Garden, which won the IODE Jean Throop Book Award in 2021.
Andrea Blinick is an artist and an art educator with a passion for childrens literature. After graduating from the Ontario College of Art and Design with an illustration diploma, she went on to receive a Bachelor of Design through OCAD in conjunction with Thompson Rivers University and then pursued a Bachelor of Education at York University. Her first picture book, Outside, You Notice (2021), earned a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. Andrea lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters, who often inspire the storytelling behind her art. She enjoys music, writing, comedy, travel, and making a mess on her art table.
