Having just brought Dana to the world’s largest aquarium last week, I’ve decided to raid her extensive collection of books to unearth some thematic books on Marine Life to capitalise on our visit. I was pleased to find these titles which we will be relishing the next couple of evenings. Whenever possible, I’ve also indicated the Call Numbers from the NLB Catalogue for the convenience of those who may not have these titles on hand. Join us as we journey into the magical world of the Deep, Blue Sea!
1. Fish is Fish by Leo Lionni [Call Number: English LIO]
A tadpole and a minnow are underwater friends, but the tadpole grows legs and explores the world beyond the pond and then returns to tell his fish friend about the new creatures he sees.
2. One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish by Dr. Seuss [Call Number: English SEU]
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is a 1960 children’s book by Dr. Seuss. A simple rhyming book for learner readers, it is a book with a freewheeling plot about a boy and a girl, and the many amazing creatures they have for friends and pets.
3. Wish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures by Bonnie Worth [Call Number: English 591.77 WOR]
The Cat in the Hat, Sally, and Dick take an undersea voyage aboard the S.S. Undersea Glubber! Traveling down from the Sunny Zone to the Dark Zone to the Trench at the bottom, Captain Cat and his crew get up close and personal with the different life forms found at each level of the ocean. Along the way, they meet sharks, jellyfish, dolphins, manatees, whales, and sea cucumbers, to name just a few!
4. Rainbow Fish to the Rescue by Marcus Pfister [Call Number: English PFI -[BA]
This story finds the Rainbow Fish and his sparkling school of friends at play–but bent on excluding a little striped fish who wants to join in all their games. Rainbow Fish is a little ashamed, remembering as he does what it feels like to have no friends. So when a shark appears and imperils the dejected interloper, it’s Rainbow Fish who leads the rescue mission.
5. Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale by Marcus Pfister [Call Number:
English PFI -[BA]
The kind Rainbow Fish and his now sparkling “school mates” encounter an old blue whale that they all mistake for an enemy. This misunderstanding leads to a serious situation for all, until Rainbow Fish attempts to resolve the problem.
6. Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andrea and David Wojtowycz [English 821 AND -[BA]
This delightful collection of poems and fun rhymes about the creatures who live in and around the ocean. Children will delight in the snappy poems and colorful illustrations about various creatures that live in the ocean, including crabs, swordfish, whales, and polar bears, whales, walruses, penguins, polar bears, stingrays and sharks.
7. Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef by Marianne Berkes [Call Number:
English 513.2 BER]
This irresistible, playful counting book introduces children to creatures of the coral reef as they clap to the rhythm of Over in the Meadow. Kids will sing, clap, and count their way among pufferfishthat puff, gruntfish that grunt and seahorses that flutter, and begin to appreciate life in the ocean.
8. Why why why do Dolphins squeak? by Miles Kelly Publishing [Call Number:
English 599.5 WHY]
9. A Whale is not a Fish and Other Animal Mix-ups by Melvin Berger
Is it an alligator or a crocodile? a butterfly or a moth? a donkey or a mule? They might look alike, but they are not. Find out about these and many more animal mix-ups in this fun-to-read book. Clarifying common misconceptions about animals, an introduction to animal traits explains how scientific classifications are made.
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