The Ocean Book: Explore the Hidden Depth of Our Blue Planet (The Fact Book)

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Create a Storytelling Wheel to help your child retell the story of the snail and the whale Mister SeaHorse Do watch out for our Sea Turtle book list coming soon as they were my specialist as a marine biologist but in the mean time Sea Turtles: Amazing Pictures and Animal Facts Everyone Should Know by Ann Lawrence is a good non-fiction book for you and your child to read featuring all 7 species of turtles. Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia There are thousands of books about the ocean out there but we’ve assembled a few of our favorites. These books are a mix of fiction, memoir, and non-fiction that all pay tribute to the beauty, mystery, and power of the oceans to capture our imaginations and fascination. As a teacher, this hasalways been one of my favorite themes with young children. The underwater theme leaves so much to be explored that the biggest problem is always narrowing down our activities and deciding which ones are the best. With beautiful illustrations and interesting facts Simon & Schuster Children’s Guide to Sea Creatureswill be able to answer most of those questions from your inquisitive preschooler that you have no clue of the answer to. I would recommend any of this series of illustrated encyclopedias for your family bookshelves. DK Eyewitness Books: Ocean

The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson. I’ve read many a review on this book that reported that if you enjoyed The Soul of an Octopus , there’s no doubt this will fascinate you as well. In a focused examination of the world’s most elusive fish, The Book of Eels details just how very little is known about the European eel … so much so that for hundreds of years, scientists and philosophers have curated a fascination with “the eel question:” What are they; fish, or some other creature? Where do they come from? Even today, we don’t know what drives these animals to swim extreme distances to the ocean after thriving for decades in freshwater systems. And by the way: no one has ever seen eels mate or give birth. Major facets of their life stories remain a mystery. In this book, Svensson documents the history of the mysterious web that so many great philosophers, psychologists, conservationists, biologists and more have yearned to unravel for centuries, and points out the parallels of this “eel question” to the complexities of the human condition. Kraken by Wendy Williams . Traditionally the name for enormous sea monsters, Kraken is a book that takes us on a mesmerizing journey into the lives of yet another wildly elusive ocean dweller: the squid. The field of squid science is a perplexing one, and author Wendy Williams is here to provide commentary both on the animals themselves and what we can learn from them about the truth when it comes to intelligence. Also covering other cephalopods like octopus and cuttlefish, Kraken points out the simultaneously unexpected and enchanting abilities of these creatures, from bioluminescence to camouflage and beyond, and what we have yet to learn about these legendary creatures of the sea.Tip: Plan ahead and reserve these at your local library if you don't want to buy them - although after re-reading my list, these would all look good on my bookshelf!) The Brilliant Abyss by Helen Scales. In this book about the deep sea’s elaborate ecosystems, marine biologist Helen Scales highlights the wild fact that the deep sea is a realm we know less about than the moon! When we think about the sea, most of our attention is paid to areas like the ocean’s surface and coastlines. But thriving in the deepest corners of our ocean is a treasure-trove of interconnected ecosystems teeming with life forms we may never have expected … Yet, these seemingly far-removed systems have a massive impact on our daily lives, especially when it comes to climate and weather. In this book, Scales illuminates the wonder that resides within the deep, while also shining a spotlight on the reality that how we care for it (or fail to do so) could have drastic impacts on our planet’s future, for better or for worse. With a finger puppet and in board book format In My Oceanis perfect to read with babies and toddlers. Read along and discover what makes the ocean such a great place for the little dolphin to live in. Favourite Under the Sea and Ocean Animal Fiction Books We seem to have focused on the life in the oceans so far but this book Oceans Of The World In Color: Marine Life and Oceanography for Childrengoes into more details about the oceans themselves, where they can be found, what they are like, their names as well as a little on the creatures that live there. Oceans: Dolphins, Sharks, Penguins and more!

These books have been chosen as our favourite under the sea themed books to read with your toddlers and preschoolers.Mister Seahorse from Eric Carle is the perfect book for a child and their father to read together. It would make a great father’s day gift for a child to give to his or her dad with some read with me tokens and with classic Eric Carle illustrations it’s sure to be a great bedtime story. Commotion in the Ocean

Our work is focused on solving some of the greatest threats facing our ocean today. We bring people, science and policy together to champion innovative solutions and fight for a sustainable ocean. With magnetic pieces, this book Under the Sea Magnetic Story & Play Scene not only tells a story but also lets your children create their own stories. I loved listening to mine act out their own story with the people in the submarine discovering the underwater world. Way down Deep in the Deep blue sea Books that are sensory are a hit with young toddlers and also older ones too, and Discovery Kids Splash in the Ocean!with 10 different sounds will sure to be a hit with them. Read along, press the buttons and learn about the Under Sea World. National Geographic Kids Look and Learn A Turtle’s View of the Ocean Blue by Catherine Barr. If you’re looking for a book that can help introduce children to the challenges facing our ocean today in a gentle but captivating and action-inspiring way, this book is a winner. In A Turtle’s View of the Ocean Blue, a sea turtle guide takes young readers on a tour of Earth’s five oceans, showcasing the fascinating wildlife that live there, the important roles they play and the problems they need our help with most today. The book concludes with the turtle guide sharing what kids can do to help support and protect these precious animals and their home, no matter where in the world they are.

I'm sure you've heard of this one before and if you've already read the original there are also some spin-off books too. Another favourite children’s author of our’s Leo Lionni is the author and illustrator behind Swimmya story with a moral and a wonderful book to read aloud to your children. More Animal Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers While I love any book about the sea, there’s a category of “ocean books” that I’ve found myself more fascinated with each day. This category: books about ocean discoveries, the deep sea and little-known facts about the sea. I’ve found myself drawn to books that challenge the way I think our blue planet, and stories that indicate just how much more there is yet to uncover and understand about the natural world.