Undersea Jubilee

NEW

A birthday surprise awaits beneath the waves!

Tansy the sea turtle has seen a century of ocean adventures—but will her friends remember her big day? Join Seahorse, Octopus, Sea Star, Sawfish, and all their undersea pals as they splash, swirl, and surprise Tansy with a birthday she’ll never forget.

With vibrant ocean scenes and a heartwarming tale of friendship, Undersea Jubilee celebrates kindness, community, and the joy of making someone feel truly seen.

Published: May 12, 2026

Publisher: Young Dragons

Imprint: Picture Book

Illustrators:

Sarah Yager

Genres:

Children's

Tags:

children's books, friendship, picture books

About the Author

Connie Bergstein Dow

Connie Bergstein Dow grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She began dancing when she was four years old and has been dancing ever since. After attending Denison University, and earning an MFA from the University of Michigan, she danced professionally in the US, Venezuela, and Guatemala. During her long career as a dance educator, she has taught dance to three-year-olds, to senior adults in wheelchairs, and every age in between. In addition to her picture book From A to Z with Energy! (Free Spirit Publishing, 2019), she has written two books for teachers, both published by Redleaf Press: Dance, Turn, Hop, Learn!, and One, Two, What Can I Do? Dance and Music for the Whole Day. She also writes articles for magazines and journals, and verses for Highlights magazines. Please visit Connie at www.movingislearning.com