Zoom: Ocean Adventure

Susan Hayes is in awe of children’s limitless imagination and thirst for knowledge. She strives to learn from the children she knows and meets, and to enjoy the world through their fresh, curious eyes. Susan lives in the East Sussex countryside with her own children, her partner Neil and two gorgeous but slightly silly ducks, Dolly and Izzy. She has written dozens of children's books.Sam Rennocks is a British illustrator born and raised in Leicester. He studied illustration at Plymouth University and now lives in Loughborough, close to where he grew up. Sam has worked with clients from across the globe, creating work for magazines, book publishing and games. His passion for art is inspired by ancient history and the natural world.

"It’s ... nice to see a black boy having an ocean adventure in a board book, as representation of BAME children is still rare in books for the under 3s."