Dive beneath the waves and discover a hidden world where Sea Gnomes build coral cottages, invent marvelous contraptions, welcome travelers with cheerful smiles, and explore the deepest reaches of the ocean. Origami Sea Gnomes of the Coral Kingdom features original origami models-27 delightful Sea Gnomes and 13 fascinating sea creatures-each designed by John Montroll and folded from a single square sheet of paper. Every model is accompanied by a full-color photograph, easy-to-follow folding instructions, and a humorous story told from a Sea Gnome's unique perspective. Explore five chapters of the Coral Kingdom: The Welcoming Sea Gnomes - greeters who offer stew, maps, glowing lanterns, and the occasional crab tucked into your hat Coral Reef Fish - from a triggerfish who guards his burrow like a landlord to a butterflyfish who swims in pairs Gnomes of the Coral Reef - architects, bakers, scientists, and inventors, each with a workshop full of ideas that don't always go as planned Sea Invertebrates - the jellyfish, the octopus, the scallop, and every other boneless creature the gnomes have lovingly (and inaccurately) renamed Gnomes Deep in the Ocean - the wanderers who've made their homes on whales, driftwood rafts, and the bones of sunken pirate ships Filled with imagination, humor, and creative paper folding, this enchanting collection celebrates the wonders of the sea while inviting folders of all ages to bring an entire underwater kingdom to life Grab your paper. The tide is coming in.