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Commotion in the Ocean (Picture Books)
Giles Andreae - 1998
Collects poems describing the many creatures living beneath the sea, including the crab, dolphin, and angel fish.
How to Find Gold
Viviane Schwarz - 2016
In fact it’s dangerous and difficult. It requires planning. First, Crocodile and Anna practice their secret-keeping faces. Then Anna lifts Crocodile up, to be sure she’s strong enough to carry gold. Together, they draw the whole world, with an X to mark the spot. Now Anna fetches the boat, and off they sail. What will they discover?
I'm the Best Artist in the Ocean!
Kevin Sherry - 2008
. . and he's making a big mess! Not only is this irrepressible squid the biggest thing ever, he's also the best artist in the entire ocean. He squirts ink, for goodness' sakes, and there aren't many animals in the ocean who can do that! This squid is making a masterpiece that is sure to wow his fellow fish. But perhaps they aren't as pleased as he would think?The giant squid that garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus for his larger-than-life performance in I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean is sure to delight fans with this lively and fresh follow-up that includes a double gatefold spread featuring the squid's impressive artwork!
Glow: Animals with Their Own Night-Lights
W.H. Beck - 2015
In this fun and fascinating nonfiction picture book, join world-renowned photographers and biologists on their close encounters with the curious creatures that make their own light. Author’s note and bibliography included.
Big Al
Andrew Clements - 1988
And in the whole wide blue sea you can't find a nicer fish. But because Big Al is large and scary-looking, the little fish are afraid to get to know him. What can he do? He tries everything he can think of -- from disguising himself with seaweed to burrowing under the ocean floor so he'll look smaller. But something always goes wrong, and lonely Big Al wonders if he'll ever have a single friend. Then one frightening day, when a fishing net captures the other fish, Big Al gets the chance to prove what a wonderful friend he can be!
Hey!: A Colorful Mystery
Kate Read - 2021
Uh-oh! That's no cave at all, but the mouth of a whale!Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor Award-winner Kate Read returns with a clever oceanic twist on the old telephone game starring a tiny pink fish and schools of brilliantly hued fish in a deep blue sea. As the chatter spreads, young readers will explore different varieties of sea animals, colors, and themes of gossip and unchecked claims. Perfect for interactive readalouds as well as for early childhood education units on colors, friendship, and marine life. Back matter includes an introduction to color theory.
The Teeth that Looked for a New Mouth: A Story of a Boy Who Didn't Like to Brush his Teeth (Holiday Healthy Children's Books Collection)
Jill Jones - 2013
The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark
Ken Geist - 2007
Jim builds his house of seaweed, but the big bad shark munches it up. Tim builds his house of sand, but the shark crunches it up. It's smart Kim who sets up house in an old sunken ship!Children will delight in this silly story with funny, eye-popping illustrations. And there's foil on the cover!
Squeak!
Laura McGee Kvasnosky - 2019
Those pinecones wake the trout, who splash around and wake up an elk on the riverbank.And so goes the story of Squeak!, a chain-reaction story set in a beautiful, rolling landscape with animals who are all woken up one by one with the rising of the sun. With lush and vivid art, and plenty of fun animal noises on each page, this story is a perfect read-aloud to wake up to--or to read any time of day.Praise for
Squeak!
* The text is melodic and vivid [and] a joy to read aloud . . . A surefire hit for storytime, one-on-one reading, and gift giving. --
Booklist
, *STARRED REVIEW**This adorable circular story for young readers is a great way to start or end the day with a little humor. --
SLJ
, *STARRED REVIEW*A delightful, onomatopoeic introduction to the interactive sounds of awakening animals. --
Kirkus Reviews
The Blobfish Book
Jessica Olien - 2016
But this book isn’t about Blobfish...or is it?This true (clever) story about the (misunderstood) Blobfish is sure to make you smile. Full of fun facts about sea creatures in the deepest reaches of the ocean, this book is perfect for any science lover. From Jessica Olien, the author/illustrator of Shark Detective.
Hooray For Fish!
Lucy Cousins - 2005
A piscatorial picture-book delight from award-winning artist Lucy Cousins. Fish-themed point-of-sale, including mobiles to create your own in-store aquarium! A hilarious, rollicking rhyme of an undersea voyage in Lucy Cousins' unique bright and bold style.
Leo the Lightning Bug
Eric Drachman - 2001
Leo wins our hearts and gains self-confidence in his struggle to make his very own light.
Fish Had a Wish (I Like to Read)
Michael Garland - 2012
Fish wishes to be all sorts of animals because each one is special, then realizes there is something good about being a fish, too.
Shawn Loves Sharks
Curtis Manley - 2017
Fun, quirky obsessions nurtured and celebrated.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Shawn loves sharks.He loves their dark, blank eyes.He loves their big mouths full of sharp teeth.And he loves pretending to be a shark and chasing Stacy around the playground.Shawn loves sharks more than anything else in the world. But Predator Day at school is on Monday and Great White Shark isn't assigned to Shawn.It's assigned to...Stacy.
Froggy's Sleepover
Jonathan London - 2005
Now, he’s ready to flop flop flop off to Max’s house. But then Froggy decides it would be a good idea to go back to his own house. So off they go—shloop! Then Max gets a tummy ache and wants to go back to his own house. So off they go—shloop! Back and forth they go between the two houses. Froggy’s Sleepover is sure to dissolve any sleepover worries into giggles as Froggy and Max delight young readers with sleepover fun.