From Morning to Moonlight with a Seahorse

By Kimberlee Everson

Enter the quiet shimmer of a seagrass meadow and a bright city morning. From Morning to Moonlight with a Seahorse, part of the From Morning to Moonlight in the Ocean series, Kimberlee Everson pairs a child's day with a seahorse's. Seven-year-old Amaya moves through breakfast, school, and home; beneath the waves, Lila-a golden-brown female seahorse about as long as a child's finger-hunts, anchors, and rests. Gentle, lyrical lines carry both of them from wake to sleep.

Wonder meets real science on every page. Children see how a seahorse's eyes look two ways at once, how a straw-like snout goes "snick" to sip tiny shrimp, and how a fluttering dorsal fin and a prehensile tail help Lila steady in moving water. They'll notice simple, satisfying parallels-Amaya looking both ways at a crosswalk as Lila scans in two directions, gripping a rail while Lila grips seagrass, settling in a window nook while Lila blends with her meadow. A closing fact spread adds more: restful nights without eyelids, many small meals because seahorses lack a stomach, color change, and the surprising work of seahorse fathers.

For ages 5-10, this read-aloud brings ocean wonder and calm to bedtime, classrooms, and curious conversations. From Morning to Moonlight with a Seahorse blends imagination and observation, inviting children to slow down, look closely, and feel the sea's quiet rhythms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H9BSZZ84
• ISBN13: 9798187780990
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"