"It will be the very stubborn couch potato who doesn't set out, walking stick and bag of essentials in hand, to explore after reading this."
PRAISE FOR EXPLORERS OF THE WILD

"This adorable tale of friendship and exploration is a great buy for every collection."
"[F]ans will have fun with exploring the pages, whether it is counting fishes, identifying sea life, or wondering what messages are in those bottles. A sweet tale filled with a spunky heroine and seafaring adventure."--Booklist
"Children whose fears are starting to get the better of them can benefit from Jo's journey; but the tale, which is gorgeously illustrated in bright hues that bring the ocean and its not-so-scary creatures to life, will also appeal to young readers."--SLJ
"Facing your fears is rarely done with such beguiling whimsy."--Kirkus Reviews
"The expansive skies shimmer in unearthly tones of red and green, and elaborately rendered creatures sprawl from margin to margin, demonstrating imaginative worldbuilding in full sail."--Publishers Weekly
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