Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep

Before submarines, before underwater cameras—there was Else Bostelmann, a fearless artist who painted the mysterious world beneath the waves... while in it! In this stunning and poetic picture book biography, young readers will follow Else B. as she dons a red swimsuit, copper diving helmet, and takes her brushes into the unknown. It's 1930, and few have dared explore the deep sea—let alone paint it in real time. But Else wasn't like anyone else.

From coral castles to glittering jellyfish, Else painted it all—bringing to life never-before-seen creatures from the ocean’s depths. Working alongside legendary scientist William Beebe and the groundbreaking bathysphere expeditions, she merged art and science to share the secrets of the sea with the world. With luminous illustrations by Melodie Stacey and lyrical storytelling from Jeanne Walker Harvey, Else B. in the Sea is more than a biography—it’s an inspiring journey of curiosity, courage, and creativity.

Perfect for ocean lovers, budding artists, and anyone who's ever dreamed of discovering something magical—this is the story of a woman who painted the impossible and showed the world a whole new world beneath the surface.

Details 

• Hardcover
• 32 pages
• Dimension: 9.5in x 0.25in x 10.75in
• Ages 5-7