Blue: Dragon of the Sea by Aleesah Darlison, illustrated by Tamlyn Teow

Title: Blue: Dragon of the Sea

Author: Aleesah Darlison, illustrated by Tamlyn Teow

Genre: Fiction

Publisher: Wombat Books

Published: 1^st February 2026

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Price: $26.99

Synopsis: Meet Blue, a Dragon of the Sea!
He’s also known as a nudibranch or sea slug.

Blue’s fleet roam the ocean, gliding on the currents, and dancing their way through dangerous adventures.

Join Blue and his fellow dragons as they explore the sea!

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Have you ever heard of sea slugs or a nudibranch? Well, that’s what Blue is.  He lives in the ocean with his friends and fleet, gliding on currents and dancing through the water as they explore the seas. Blue is curious, but it feels like the other sea creatures aren’t sure about him. He is learning about the ocean, himself and what is to come. There are dangers out there, like currents he doesn’t expect, and rubbish thrown I carelessly. But Blue’s journey is about discovering things.

And it’s about teaching readers what life is like under the sea, where humans rarely get to go. The coral, crabs and other fish come to life around Blue, showing the diversity of the sea whilst also learning about Blue, a nudibranch, a sea slug, a dragon of the sea. These ones don’t breathe fire, yet they are still an amazing part of the ocean ecosystem. They have naked gills, and there are over 3,000 known nudibranch species, so our Blue in this book is one of them. And he’s here to introduce you to his fascinating species.

What makes this book good is its accessibility and personification of Blue, so kids can understand that creatures like him have a place in the ecosystem. It’s a good starting point too, as it can prompt kids – and adults – to do further research to find out more about nudibranchs and how they fit into the ocean ecosystem, 

Its simply told through Blue’s perspective, and Aleesah’s words work well with Tamlyn’s illustrations to tell the story. The sea comes to life, as do the threats it faces, like pollution. A timely reminder to keep rubbish out of the waterways. But most importantly, this is a fun and beautiful book. One to be treasured and adored, and a great way to start learning about something new. A great picture book!