cute story, cute illustrations, full of good information delivered in an age appropriate manner. Possibly a bit intense for sensitive tiny humans, though. ( )

The illustrations are nice. The book provides an introduction to the lives of manatees, their lives, and the dangers that they face in the form of a story. ( )

Summary: Sam is called a sea cow because that's what he looks like - a big cow grazing in the ocean. Another name for Sam is manatee. In this book we meet Sam when he is just hours old and leave him when he is ready to mate. In between is a great deal of information about manatees mixed in with a big adventure for Sam. An exciting, fact-filled book gorgeously illustrated in full color. -- Medha Engineer