"This project with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, bringing the ocean twilight zone creatures to young readers in a relatable and clever way, has been hugely gratifying.” 'Where the Wild Things Are' is the product of international collaboration between scientists, illustratorĪt first, the scientists were unsure of what to expect as they got involved in the publishing world, Sosik revealed, but it wasn't long before they settled into an easy back-and-forth, remote collaboration with Filander and Hooning. "Sharing my passion for the ocean and the animals that call it home is a key part of my mission as a scientist," she said in a release. As was the pairing with the book's Dutch illustrator, a designer who illustrates children's books, among other things.įilander said she was just as excited as the scientists to be involved in the project, and to highlight their work. "Zoleka Filander is also a deep-sea scientist," Sosik said, remarking on the author's passion for science and sharing knowledge with others - not unlike the passion felt by the Woods Hole scientists.ĭeeper exploration: The little sub that could: Woods Hole tests the limits of science with 'Alvin' submersible They began working with the publisher about two years ago, and that's how they got teamed up with Filander and Hooning. The idea for the book came up in the course of the team's work over the past five years or so, she said.
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