Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep

Else B. in the Sea is a poetic picture book biography honoring a daring and pioneering woman artist that combines themes of art and science.

Else Bostelmann donned a red swimsuit and a copper diving helmet and, with paints and brushes in hand, descended into the choppy turquoise sea off the coast of Bermuda.

It was 1930, and few had ventured deep into the sea before. She discovered a fairyland six fathoms below the surface—fantastic coral castles, glittering sunbeams, swaying sea plumes, a...