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Hi! Deb Gonzales here. I’m a children’s author, career educator, and marketing strategist who has spent years crafting resources that connect people with literature in meaningful ways. As the founder of Guides by Deb, I’ve created over 400+ standards-aligned educator guides for some of the finest books in the business. And as the founder of Pin Lit Marketing, I now help book creators harness the power of Pinterest to expand their reach and keep their books discoverable for years to come.

My expertise in education, curriculum development, and book marketing strategy makes me uniquely qualified to help authors, illustrators, and publishers boost book visibility—whether through standards-aligned guides or Pinterest strategy. With an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, I understand the literary world from both the creative and business sides.

If you’re looking for high-quality, affordable, project-specific supplemental materials or a marketing strategy that keeps your books discoverable, let’s talk!

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WHO AM I? SHARKS AND OTHER OCEAN ANIMALS

WHO AM I? SHARKS AND OTHER OCEAN ANIMALS

Debbie Gonzales
Discussion/Project, Picture Book

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Who Am I? Sharks and Other Ocean Animals

Written by Jodi Jensen Shaffer

Illustrated by Travis Foster

Published by Highlights Press

ISBN-13: ‎978-1639623600

Synopsis: Dive into a Sea of Fun with Ocean Animal Riddles! Get ready for an ocean adventure like no other!

Who Am I? is packed with playful, fact filled riddles about the coolest ocean creatures—like speedy sharks, clever dolphins, and dazzling sea stars. But here’s the twist: each riddle is a fun guessing game that challenges kids to figure out which amazing animal is being described. Plus, all the fascinating facts are vetted by an expert, ensuring accuracy and credibility for young learners.

With jaw-dropping facts, mind-bending visual puzzles, and stunning artwork, this book is a must-have for curious kids and aspiring marine biologists. As they splash through the pages, they’ll soak up fascinating information, spark their imaginations, and sharpen their thinking skills. Who Am I? delivers endless fun and learning for young ocean explorers!

Key Teaching Value: Encourages curiosity and scientific thinking as students compare features, behaviors, and habitats of ocean animals—discovering both individuality and interconnectedness in the marine world.

Educator Guide Content Summary: This discussion and project guide invites young learners to dive deeper into the study of sharks and ocean creatures through observation, questioning, and creativity. With NGSS and CCSS-aligned activities, students practice classifying animals, exploring adaptations, and expressing discoveries through art and writing. Designed for hands-on engagement, the lessons build vocabulary, comprehension, and wonder while connecting literacy and science in ways that make ocean study both exciting and accessible.

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