Under the Ocean: questions to ask and activities to try
Hoist the sails on the Oceano and discover what lies under the waves. Under the Ocean is a stunning pop-up journey around the world's oceans.
What age is it for? Under the Ocean is best for ages 3–7. Good for: A pop-up journey around the world's oceans.
Under the Ocean (Anouck Boisrobert and Louis Rigaud)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- A pop-up journey around the world's oceans
Open each pop-up gently and talk about what you see above and below the water.
What it helps with
- Ocean life
- Different seas and climates
- Pollution in the ocean
- Careful handling of pop-ups
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did the Oceano sail?”
- “What was above the water?”
- “What was under the water?”
- “Which place was coldest?”
- “Did you spot anything that shouldn’t be there?”
- “Where would you sail?”
5-minute activities to try together
Ocean layers
Draw the ocean in layers: surface, middle and deep.
Boat build
Make a paper boat and float it in the bath.
Free printables: Under the Ocean worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- Plastic pollution in the ocean
- Age
- 3-6
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- Best for
- Volcanoes deep under the sea, and the life they create
- Age
- 5-8
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- Best for
- Real facts about sharks, and looking past first impressions
- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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