About the Book

When Flynn takes a wrong turn on the way to Cape Canaveral, frustrations fly. But what starts as a misstep soon becomes a grand voyage of discovery. Author, pilot, and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez takes young readers on an undersea adventure filled with breathtaking biodiversity and the power of self-acceptance.

From coral reefs and mangrove forests to undersea mountain ranges and a giant squid—Flynn explores an array of natural wonders, brought to life with lavish illustrations by Raleigh Stewart. Flynn discovers how much there is to learn about the precious planet we live on.

At the back of the book, young explorers will find even more STEM fun with a special Undersea Glossary, introducing fascinating sea creatures and key scientific concepts. And with a jacket that turns into a poster, a glow-in-the-dark page, and a super-sized fold-out spread, Flynn’s adventure is more exciting than ever—making this a must-have for curious minds and ocean lovers alike! 

Eva Longoria

Actor

The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea is a magical adventure that sparks curiosity and confidence in children. As a mother, I love stories that inspire young readers to explore, dream big, and discover that even an unexpected path can lead to the most extraordinary places when you stay true to yourself. Lauren has outdone herself on this one!

Jessica Seinfeld

Founder Good+Foundation

Flynn the Fly represents a spirit of bold exploration and imagination we love to encourage in our children, while also helping them cultivate a love of nature and all its wonders. It’s a beautiful story with a powerful message, and I can’t wait to see where Flynn’s adventures go next.

Khloé Kardashian

I love how Lauren’s books encourage kids to believe in their power, their voice, and their imagination. Her stories, The Fly Who Flew to Space and now The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea, show them they can do anything — that’s the kind of message every child deserves to hear. My children love these books!

Meet the Author

Long before Emmy Award-winning journalist, pilot, and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez Bezos was a children’s book author, she was a little girl with big dreams. Growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she looked to her father, a former flight instructor, and dreamed of one day becoming a pilot. Watching him ignited Lauren’s passion for aviation. After a long career in journalism, Lauren finally got her pilot’s license in her 40’s, which ultimately led her to found Black Ops Aviation in 2016—proving you are never too old to chase your dreams. Years later, Lauren can see her own kids looking to the sky with wonder. That experience as a mom, coupled with her love of storytelling and adventure, motivated Lauren to write her first children’s book. Lauren hopes this book can help kids everywhere find their passion and chase their dreams, even up into the clouds and beyond!

Meet the Illustrator

Raleigh Stewart is a multi-disciplined creative artist with over 25 years of experience in Hollywood’s entertainment industry. With a diverse skill set that includes Art direction, broadcast motion graphics, title design, illustration, oil painting, prop making, model making, bladesmithing, fabrication, and wood & leather craft, Raleigh brings a fresh and innovative perspective to every project. Throughout his career, Raleigh has collaborated with major studios such as Lucasfilm, Disney, Warner Brothers, Universal, Studio Ghibli, Paramount, Amazon, Netflix, Apple, Playtone, CNN and many more. His work has been recognized by respected publications, including multiple Clio awards for his work with CNN and Lucasfilm.

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