What if being different is your greatest strength?

Deep beneath the icy waters of Antarctica lives Bally, a remarkable sponge with a clever secret. While other sponges filter tiny food from the water, Bally survives in an amazing way that surprises even scientists!

Inspired by a real deep-sea carnivorous sponge, Bally the Clever Sponge is a fun, educational adventure that introduces young readers to one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures while celebrating curiosity, resilience, and the wonders of the natural world.

Written by Jeffrey Peters