Illustration of a Hammerhead Shark

2026

Under the Sea

2026 Subthemes

Sunshine Zone – Sharing Our Light

Twilight Zone – Magical Creatures and Fantasy

Midnight Zone – Across the Universe

Abyssal Zone – Limitless Possibilites

Hadal Zone – Ancient Worlds

Intertidal Zone – Movement and Motion

Open Ocean – Adventure Awaits

About the Artist

Hayley Lowe

Hayley works as an illustrator and storyteller and enjoys exploring a range of media, but is particularly drawn to pencil, charcoal, gouache and procreate. She has published a number of books, including 2024’s The Pie Reports with Orca Books. When not at her drawing table, you can find her stomping through the forest with her daughter or curled up in the library next to a stack of picture books. Find out more about Hayley and her work through her website www.hayleylowe.com. We’re so excited to see what Hayley comes up with for Under the Sea in 2026!

Under the Sea Activities

Under the Sea Materials