5 Great Kids' Books About Life Under The Sea
This month's theme for momstown programs across the country is Under The Sea. With their eye-popping illustrations and charming life lessons, these books will fascinate kids and charm adults.
Compiled by Ally Cooper
Over in the Ocean/Coral Reef, by Marianne Berkes
Recommended for babies and toddlers
This playful counting book introduces children to creatures of the coral reef as they clap to the rhythm of "Over in the Meadow,” and savour the eye-popping illustrations.
I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, by Kevin Sherry
Recommended for babies and toddlers
The big blue squid is certain he‘s the biggest thing in the ocean. He passes by shrimp, crabs, jellyfish, and a mix of other ocean creatures, until he comes face to face with a whale! This board book is great for all ages, and features lots of sea creatures!
My Ocean Creatures, a Sparkle Book
Recommended for babies and toddlers
This bright and shiny board book invites readers to look under the sea, and find different animals, colours, shapes, and numbers.
Mister Seahorse, by Eric Carle
Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers
Mr. Seahorse is a good daddy—he takes care of Mrs. Seahorse‘s eggs as he drifts by many other ocean creatures, who are also taking care of eggs. The book has acetate pages that show how creatures are camouflaged in the sea, and children will enjoy seeing what is hiding.
The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister
Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers
The rainbow fish is illustrated with eye-catching foilstamping—it’s what makes his scales so shiny and fun. The little fish learns a lesson about sharing his special glittering scales when he tries to make friends in the ocean. A great message about making others happy and realizing that it can make you happy as well!
