A plastic bag is wrapped around his tail. The coral is turning gray. And one small fish refuses to swim away. Alex loves racing through the coral cove and chasing bubbles to the surface. Then his favorite reef starts losing its color, and a trip into the drifting junk of the Plastic Forest nearly traps him. Alex makes a brave decision: if the sea is sick, he will help heal it. With his strong, protective dad and wise Grandfather Fish beside him, Alex starts cleaning the reef one bottle cap at a time. Soon a shy sea snail, a crab hauling a fork, and even a sleepy sea cucumber join the cleanup. Then the cleanup uncovers a hidden treasure cave with a pearl as big as Alex's head. Written by a board-certified family physician, Alex the Brave Fish is an illustrated ocean adventure for kids ages 6-8. It teaches courage, teamwork, and caring for the planet, and the lessons keep kids talking long after the last page. Inside this book, your child will find: - A 7-chapter underwater adventure about bravery, family, and doing the right thing - More than 20 soft, watercolor-style illustrations, plus real ocean photos - A sea pledge to read aloud together - 3 fascinating marine life facts, including the fish that sleeps in a bubble of slime - A 40-question quiz with answer key covering the story and ocean care - Gentle, age-appropriate lessons on plastic pollution, coral reef health, and why small actions matter - Two bonus gift ebooks inside Perfect for fans of: - Ocean animal stories and underwater adventures - Illustrated early readers about kindness and courage - Earth Day, beach trips, aquarium visits, and classroom marine life units - Parents and teachers who want stories that start real conversations about protecting nature What readers are saying: "Such a fun, wholesome, and educational story to share with the littles in the family! It introduces the ideas of compassion, responsibility, bravery, hard work and reward, and so much more! ... We loved this book!" - Jan Kryska, 5 stars "My son loved this book. It's educational yet entertaining. Easy read." - Amanda Kesterson, 5 stars "I really enjoyed the illustrations. They were creative and almost watercolor-like. I think it's also engaging that there are comprehension questions for the kids to answer." - Jen, 5 stars "This book was really cute. Beautiful illustration and I like the little quiz at the end." - Emilee, 5 stars "Cute and educational. I loved the story about the importance of cleaning up the sea." - Lisa Van Zile, 5 stars About the Author: Dr. Rabea Hadi is a board-certified family physician, medical educator, and author of full-length novels and educational nonfiction for children, teens, and adults, including the interactive Choose Your Quest gamebook series. Years of listening to patients' stories taught Dr. Rabea that children learn best when they are curious, laughing, and invested in the characters. So every book is written to entertain first and teach along the way, giving families stories they want to share together. Small fish can do BIG things. Add Alex the Brave Fish to your library today, then dive into the adventure with your child tonight.
