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by Barbara Pinke (Author), Alvin Adhi (Illustrator)
No girl fish has ever entered the Great Ocean Games. She is not supposed to be there.Only one question remains: does she belong?
The Great Ocean Games are legendary - so challenging that only a few fish finish each year. And when Seassy, a determined little seahorse, appears at the starting line, the other racers make it clear: they don't think she belongs there.
Only Uncle Whinny and her best friend Puffy believe in her from the very beginning. With their support, Seassy races not just to compete, but to prove that courage and dreams are for everyone.
Just when Seassy has a real chance to win, she faces an impossible choice: first place, or helping someone in danger.
Will Seassy be the kind of champion the whole ocean will cheer for?
Why Parents, Educators, and Kids Will Love This Book- Underdogs Are Unpredictable: Two sentences in, and your child will already be rooting for Seassy with everything they've got
- Real Courage, Gently Taught: Seassy models confidence under pressure and perseverance when others doubt you - without ever losing her kindness
- The Choices We Make: A powerful moral moment that sparks meaningful conversations about integrity, empathy, and what winning really means
- Built for Story Time: Perfect for bedtime, classroom read-alouds, and family discussions about inclusion and belonging
- Designed for Ages 3-8: Warm, accessible language with an emotionally rich story that resonates with picture book readers and early elementary listeners alike
Bring Seassy's World to Life With These Ocean Activities:
The Brave Choice Game: Ask your child: "What would YOU do - finish the race or help a friend?" There are no wrong answers. Let the conversation flow and celebrate their thinking.
Dream Race Drawing: Have your child draw their own Ocean Games - what event would they enter? What ocean creature would they be? Hang it up as a daily reminder that their dreams are valid.
Kindness Trophy Craft: Make a homemade trophy together out of paper or cardboard. Write one word on it that matters more than winning - resilience, kindness, or belonging. Let your child choose.
Make Seassy: The Fish Who Changed the Game your child's favorite story about what it truly means to be a champion, and read it together tonight.
