"This . . . book helps adults introduce children to some of the environmental issues that face us today in an age-appropriate way. Playful illustrations of a variety of sea creatures teach children ways humans can help save our ocean friends. Word spreads across the ocean about a meeting to hatch a plan of defense against fishing trawlers (aka 'the monsters'). Brightly colored crabs and lobsters, sea snails, polka-dotted fish, and whales and dolphins rally together and appeal--with a hug and a kiss--to humans to make the right choices when they shop. The tale concludes with a sweet Sea Shepherd shanty about the brave crews who sailed the seas to protect whales, dolphins, and fish in need"--Provided by publisher.