The nonfiction Keepers of the Reef by Dr. Sharon Wismer (illustrated by Alice Wong; Tillbury House, 2022) invites a young reader to visit the Great Barrier Reef to learn about a unique ecosystem. With a friendly “come on in!”, two children swim into a coral reef scene in this gorgeous book about the coral reef habitat. Emphasis is on the animals that inhabit the reef, how they work together to keep the coral healthy, and the threats to this carefully balanced habitat. Pencil and watercolor illustrations make this book a great treasure to read and pour over the illustrations.
