The Ocean’s Heart , written by Jilianne Hoffmann , published by Lerner Publishing Group , is an oceanic poetic picture book that explores the world of zooplankton, their overlooked existence and the daily journey for survival faced by these tiny, often unnoticed creatures. Encountering this work marked a significant shift in my understanding of the sea, something that opened not only my heart but also my mind, the way I perceive ocean and its underwater world. By then, I had