Protecting the Planet: Creatures of the Coral Reef

Author: Jenkins, Martin

Picture storybooks

Published on 12 March 2026 by Walker Books Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Protecting the Planet' series.

Paperback | 32 pages
260 x 288 x 6 | 214g

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Explore the magnificent environment of the coral reef and discover the threats facing it in this non-fiction picture book, with stunning illustrations from the award-winning artist Jason Cockcroft.

Imagine you’re a butterflyfish. Where do you live? It’s a place that’s warm all year round, not too deep and full of life: it’s a coral reef! Meet the creatures that live here and find out about the resilience of nature in the face of climate change. Written by award-winning author and conservationist Martin Jenkins, this is an absorbing addition to the Protecting the Planet series, which brings together the very best nature writers with the most extraordinary illustrators.