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Ocean

The wonderful and special world of the ocean

Seussian Favorites, Ocean

Count and explore the zany world and words of Seuss in this classic picture book. From counting to opposites to Dr. Seuss's signature silly rhymes, this book has everything a beginning reader needs! Meet the bumpy Wump and the singing Ying, and even the winking Yink who drinks pink ink. The silly rhymes and colorful cast of characters will have every child giggling from morning to night. From near to far from here to there, funny things are everywhere. Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 17005 votes, reviews

Dr. Seuss

Sharing

The Rainbow Fish is an international best-seller and a modern classic. Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that gives the book its lasting value.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 16066 votes, reviews

Marcus Pfister

Friendship, Problem Solving

When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend? From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 12421 votes, reviews

Julia Donaldson

Ocean, Singable

Raffi's most popular and beloved song about the "little white whale on the go" is available in a sturdy board book edition--just the right size for babies and toddlers! Singing supports and encourages even the youngest child's speech and listening skills, which makes Baby Beluga perfect for early learning. Join this adorable baby whale in a busy day at sea, culminating in a warm mother-child bedtime ending. With its delightful illustrations, this is the ideal sing-along for a whole new generation of readers.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 3634 votes, reviews

Raffi

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Ashley Wolff

Ocean, Bedtime

This Rhyming bedtime story, with cute, brightly-colored pictures, is sure to capture kids attention and help them get calm before bed. It's time for bed. But first, our little turtle needs to say goodnight to his animal friends. We follow him on a short adventure as he says goodnight, one-by-one, to his friend the sheep, bird, frog, dog, rabbit and lion. He brushes his teeth, gets a bedtime story of his own and drifts off to sleep. This book makes the perfect gift for turtle lovers or anyone that could use a good bedtime story.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 2829 votes, reviews

David Cunliffe

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Tiffany Cunliffe

Ocean

From the author and illustrator of I'M A UNICORN comes a Little Golden Book all about an adorable narwhal! I am NOT a unicorn. I am NOT a fish. I'm a narwhal! There's nothing quite as cute as a narwhal, and now Little Golden Book fans can take a dive into the sea and meet one of the ocean's most mysterious animals. With lots of endearing and interesting information and bright illustrations, young readers will be eager to jump into this underwater adventure time and time again!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 2354 votes, reviews

Mallory Loehr

Joey Chou

Ocean

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water! Celebrate the New York Times best-selling 3-D look at prehistoric creatures of the deep. While dinosaurs patrolled the lands, massive prehistoric sharks, giant scorpions, and colossal squid cruised the ancient oceans — most with just one thing in mind: eat or be eaten. Pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart explore the prehistoric underwater world where monsters like megalodon ruled the waves. Full of captivating facts and more than thirty-five breathtaking pop-ups, this incredible volume is sure to astonish and amaze everyone from budding marine biologists to confirmed landlubbers.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 2275 votes, reviews

Robert Sabuda

Ocean

Following The Big Book of Bugs and The Big Book of Beasts, the hugely successful series takes to the sea! Following the wild success of The Big Book of Bugs and The Big Book of Beasts, The Big Book of the Blue is the third installment in Yuval Zommer’s beloved series. Alongside everything the young oceanographer needs to know, Zommer’s charming illustrations bring to life some of the slipperiest, scaliest, strangest, and most monstrous underwater animals. The book opens by explaining how different types of animals are able to breathe and survive underwater, and the different families to which they belong. Subsequent pages are dedicated to specific creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, stingrays, and seahorses, and show varied life in specific habitats, such as a coral reef or deep sea bed. The Big Book of the Blue also explores the underwater world thematically, looking at animals in danger, learning how to spot creatures at the beach, and discovering how to do our part to save sea life. Beautiful and filled with fascinating facts, young, curious readers won’t be able to tear their eyes away from the page. Illustrated in color throughout
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 2177 votes, reviews

Yuval Zommer

High Contrast, Ocean

Hello, fish. Howdy, seahorse! What's up, turtle? Hello, Ocean Friends... Making connections between images on a page and the real world is an important building block for your baby's communication skills―and this charming introduction to ocean creatures, paired with friendly text and bold, basic patterns, provides an important high-contrast experience for young developing eyes. Using simple greetings like "Hi there, starfish" and "Hola, jellyfish" alongside black-and-white art by Julissa Mora, Hello, Ocean Friends is the perfect building block for babies just beginning to look around and learn about their world.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 2041 votes, reviews

Violet Lemay

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Fathers, Ocean

This board book edition of Eric Carle's iconic Mister Seahorse dazzles with its brilliant colors and charming cast of characters. When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly! She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets other underwater fathers caring for their babies. Now Eric Carle's heart-warming New York Times bestseller is finally available in a board book edition, complete with the clear "peek-a-boo" pages that made the original such a hit. Brimming with bright, colorful sea life, this new board book will be irresistable to young children everywhere.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1964 votes, reviews

Eric Carle

Newborn Touch, Ocean

Explore the underwater world of creatures from sea turtles to clown fish in this touch and feel board book. Perfect for little hands to hold, this sensory board book features a variety of materials to touch and feel. -Features a silicone touch and feel element on the cover and various touch and feel elements on each spread -Interactive fun and tactile learning in this children's book will engage young readers' senses -Toddlers will enjoy the different touch and feel elements -Real photography of a dolphin, seahorse, starfish, seal and more are shown in this toddler book -Learn fun facts about each ocean friend
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 1697 votes, reviews

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Caldecott Medal, Ocean

A lavish new picture book from Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall that will transport readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor! Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his family unfolds as the keeper boils water for tea, lights the lamp's wick, and writes every detail in his logbook. Step back in time and through the door of this iconic lighthouse into a cozy dollhouse-like interior with the extraordinary award-winning artist Sophie Blackall.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1577 votes, reviews

Sophie Blackall

Seussian Favorites

In this beloved Beginner Book written by Mrs. Dr. Seuss (aka Helen Palmer), a young boy hilariously learns the consequences of not following instructions when he feeds too much to his goldfish—causing it to grow as big as a whale! With delightfully retro illustrations by P.D. Eastman (Go, Dog. Go!), the message of the book—that getting a pet is a big responsibility—is as true today as it was when the book was published in 1961. Perfect for beginning readers and read-alouds—and anyone getting a pet, especially a fish—it's ideal for birthdays, holidays, and happy occasions of all kinds! Launched in 1957 with The Cat in the Hat and written specifically for emergent readers, Beginner Books combine an exacting blend of simple words and fun pictures that encourage children to read—all by themselves. "Comic pictures show how the fish rapidly outgrows its bowl, a vase, a cook pot, a bathtub."--The New York Times.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 1528 votes, reviews

Helen Palmer

PD Eastman

Ocean

The stunning bestseller by Benji Davies, winner of the inaugural Oscar's First Book Prize, now available in board format! Noi and his father live in a house by the sea , his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret , but there's only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs . For Noi, even though he can't keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better - the perfect gift from one friend to another.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1121 votes, reviews

Benji Davies

Ocean, Disney Favorites

The highly anticipated sequel to Disney/Pixar Finding Nemo, Disney/Pixar Finding Dory reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way. This Little Golden Book retelling is perfect for children ages 2 to 5.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 982 votes, reviews

RH Disney

Remembering Grandparents, Ocean

From the creators of the gorgeous bestseller The Night Gardener comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about…the spot where the ocean meets the sky. It’s a good day for sailing. Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it’s a constant reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Where whales and jellyfish soar and birds and castles float. Finn’s grandfather is gone now but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He’ll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe, just maybe, he’ll find something he didn’t know he was looking for.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 832 votes, reviews

Terry Fan

Eric Fan

Newborn Touch

Guess the sea creature in this "Who Am I?" touch and feel book with silicone elements on each spread, as well as the cover. Little ones will learn fun facts about their favorite fish, reptiles, mammals and other animals that live under the sea while trying to guess who they are. Who has a blowhole? Who has a hard shell and webbed-like feet? Who is shaped like a bell and has tentacles? Fun, bright illustrations and rhyming text will keep young minds interested. -Introduce little ones to popular sea creatures such as a turtle, jellyfish, whale, starfish and octopus -Educational question and answer element included -Features a different size, shape and color of silicone touch and feel elements on the cover and each spread -Interactive fun and tactile learning in this children's book will engage young readers -Toddlers will enjoy the different touch and feel elements -Bright, colorful, original illustrations are included in this toddler book -Add a new baby book to a child's library today! These fun children's books are perfect for reading anytime or to give as gifts for special occasions such as, birthday gifts, baby shower wishing well gifts or for holidays such as Christmas, Easter or Valentine's Day. Look for our other touch and feel board books, children's padded board books, novelty books and more at amazon.com/littlehippobooks. Whether you're looking for well-known tales, tender or funny animal stories, or educational books for toddlers, Little Hippo® Books will become bedtime, or anytime, reading favorites! -Board Book with silicone touch and feel elements -10 pages -6.25 inches x 8.25 inches -Ages Baby to 6
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 810 votes, reviews

Little Hippo Books

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Ocean, Lift-the-Flap

When you take the high seas with the Little Blue Boat, your baby or toddler will meet all kinds of ocean animals including dolphins, seals, otters, sharks, and more in this adorable lift-a-flap board book. Simple sentences reinforce future language structure while grasping and lifting the sturdy flaps helps develop fine motor skills. A perfect first book! 6 perfectly-sized, sturdy flaps are extra strong so babies and toddlers can open and close, over and over again. Chunky board books for babies have durable pages and flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear. Bright, cheerful illustrations in these sensory lift-a-flap books keep little kids entertained and engaged. Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children. Perfect first book for your little one or any early reader you know!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 792 votes, reviews

Ginger Swift

Zoe Persico

Ocean, Lift-the-Flap

Come play in the ocean with our sea turtle friends, Tillie and Tyde! Introduce your baby or toddler to sea animals including turtles, whale sharks, octopuses, hermit crabs, dolphins, and more in this adorable lift-a-flap board book. Simple sentences reinforce future language structure while grasping and lifting the sturdy flaps helps develop fine motor skills. A perfect first book! 6 perfectly-sized, sturdy flaps are extra strong so babies and toddlers can open and close, over and over again. Chunky board books for babies have durable pages and flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear. Bright, cheerful illustrations in these sensory lift-a-flap books keep little kids entertained and engaged. Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children. Perfect first book for your little one or any early reader you know!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 775 votes, reviews

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Abigail Dela Cruz

Environment

Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As he grew, Jacques fell in love with the sea. He dreamed of breathing beneath the waves and swimming as gracefully as a fish. In fact, he longed to become a manfish. Jacques Cousteau grew up to become a champion of the seas and one of the best-known oceanographers in the world. In this lovely biography, now in paperback, poetic text and gorgeous paintings come together to create a portrait of Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 702 votes, reviews

Jennifer Berne

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Éric Puybaret

Ocean

Owl sets out to woo Pussycat in a boat laden with fruit from their Caribbean island and with a guitar at his side, ready for serenading. As they sail off across the sea, another story unfolds in the water beneath the boat. One by one, exotic sea creatures swim into the picture and a small yellow fish seems to be looking for someone. Jan Brett brings the magic of the Caribbean to her exquisitely detailed illustrations of Edward Lear's charming poem.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 690 votes, reviews

Edward Lear

Jan Brett

Compassion, Ocean

Teach Kindness and Empathy: Dive into the underwater world with Kate & Milo’s "The Kind Whales" board book. This adorable book teaches your child important values like kindness, empathy, friendship, and caring through charming ocean animal stories. Engaging and Educational: Each page of "The Kind Whales" is filled with delightful illustrations and messages about helping, encouraging, sharing, and loving. It’s a beautiful way to introduce these concepts to your little one. Safe and Durable Design: Designed for even the littlest readers, this board book features padded front and back covers. It’s sturdy and safe, ensuring hours of enjoyable and worry-free reading time. Perfect Baby Shower Gift: This gender-neutral board book is ideal for any baby shower registry. It makes a thoughtful gift for new moms and expecting parents or a delightful surprise for any little one’s library. Compact and Handy Size: Measuring 6.25” W x 6.25” H x 1” D, this book is perfectly sized for small hands. It’s easy to hold and flip through, making it a great choice for toddlers who are just beginning to explore the joys of reading.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 658 votes, reviews

Kate & Milo

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Ocean, Bedtime

Grab your beach ball, your towel, and discover what the beach has to offer! The beach is just waiting for your family to explore. Your toddler will discover a day of building sandcastles by the ocean, boating, swimming, exploring the seashore, waves, tidal pools, surfing, fishing, snorkeling, crabs, seagulls, picnics, campfires, sunsets, and much more. This book is the perfect gift for little beach adventurers everywhere, for birthdays, baby showers, housewarming and going away parties.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 560 votes, reviews

Adam Gamble

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Harvey Stevenson

Ocean, Compassion

Monty the Manatee is a charming, uplifting tale which explores themes of bullying and friendship and emphasises the importance of being kind. It is a firm favourite of both children and parents across the globe. Meet Monty. He's a big creature with an even bigger heart. Monty's nervous because it's his first day at Sea School. He tries to make new friends but the other sea creatures think he's a bit slow and strange....so they're mean to him and call him names! When a dangerous predator invades the classroom and threatens to eat them all for his supper, Monty comes up with a plan. Is he brave or clever enough to save them all? The other creatures don't think he is. This beautifully illustrated picture book is suitable for young readers aged from two to ten. It is perfect either as a bedtime read or as a story in the classroom to encourage discussions on friendships, bullying and being kind to others. It is reminiscent of 'Chu's First Day at School' by Neil Gaiman and 'The Pout Pout Fish Goes to School' by Deborah Diesen. Fans of Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and We're All Wonders by R J Palacio will love this feel good rhyming story which promotes a positive message about the importance of being kind.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 533 votes, reviews

Natalie Pritchard

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Natalie Merheb

Ocean, Lift-the-Flap

"What is that?" is one of our favorite questions from curious little minds! In this fun little lift-a-flap book, we explore fun facts about narwhals, an arctic whale with very distinctive features. Is that a horn, like a unicorn? No, it's actually a tooth! Learn all about these amazing mammals with fun illustrations and sturdy pages perfect for little hands. Join narwhals (and their animal friends) and learn about these arctic creatures Perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to open and close the flaps. 6 chunky and sturdy flaps are extra strong so your little one can open and close again and again Surprise and delight with bright artwork and fun facts under each flap Collect all the books in this fun series. Narwhals, Sloths, and Llamas are featured in these curious little lift-a-flap books, and they are a great introduction to reading with cheerful, contemporary, and whimsical illustrations and sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 529 votes, reviews

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Melanie Mikecz

Rip Proof, Ocean

Show baby all the animals that love to splash in a book that’s indestructible! Who plays in the mud? Turtle! Who glides across the water? Swan! Who sings on a tree branch? Kingfisher! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 518 votes, reviews

Kaaren Pixton

Environment

This board book edition in the New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna, The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean, will teach little guppies how to take responsibility for their actions and for the environment. Mr. Fish and his friends have noticed something strange in their ocean―a big, big MESS! How did it get there? What can they do about it? The closer they look, the more they see where the mess came from . . . and they'll have to work together to get rid of it.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 472 votes, reviews

Deborah Diesen

Dan Hanna

Seussian Favorites, Ocean

Onboard a vessel that would make Jacques Cousteau green with envy, the Cat and Co. take to the high seas in search of whales, dolphins, and porpoises—those aquatic mammals known as cetaceans. While learning how cetaceans stay warm without hair, have teeth or baleen, swim in troops, spyhop, spin, breach, and see via ecolocation, kids are introduced to almost 20 different species—including sperm, right, humpback, and blue whales; Gulf, spectacled, and finless porpoise; and boto, common, hourglass, and bottlenose dolphins. A shipshape selection for summer reading!
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 428 votes, reviews

Bonnie Worth

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Aristides Ruiz

Australia, Boats

Who sank the boat? Was it the cow or the donkey or the sheep with her knitting? Surely it wasn’t the tiny little mouse? Winner of the 1983 Australian Picture Book of the Year Award, this wonderfully illustrated book is designed for sharing aloud and will make children giggle as they guess which animal spoilt a day’s rowing by sinking the boat.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 374 votes, reviews

Pamela Allen

Ocean, Being Adaptable

An original board book featuring the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly! Everyone's favorite underwater duo explore bubbles in the world wide waters in this silly story perfect for the youngest readers and fans. "Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." --NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav Pilkey Dive into a brand new Narwhal and Jelly story for the youngest readers! When Narwhal accidentally bursts Jelly's bubble with their tusk-tooth, Jelly is a little sad . . . until Narwhal shows him that there are lots of bubbles in the ocean! There are little-bitty bubbles and great big bubbles. There are bubbles up high and bubbles down low. There are bubbles that are pink and bubbles that stink. It's unbelieva-bubble! This charming board book celebrates the power of imagination and play, and is perfect for both fans of the Narwhal and Jelly graphic novel series and readers new to the world wide waters.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 268 votes, reviews

Ben Clanton

Ocean

Little Master Melville teaches little ones the language of the sea in Moby-Dick: An Ocean Primer. From ships and sailors to squawking gulls and moody good captains, Alison Oliver's brilliant illustrations and Jennifer Adams' clever, simple text will make a sea dog out of any young shipmate.
average rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 255 votes, reviews

Jennifer Adams

Alison Oliver

Ocean Life

Good Night Boats features cruise ships, submarines, sailboats, racing boats, battleships, fishing boats, ferryboats, tugboats, riverboats, tall ships, fire boats, houseboats, toy boats, and even recreational harbor cruises. Ahoy there, landlubbers! Hoist the sails, we're off to sea. Young readers will find their sea legs as they journey across oceans and lakes aboard their favorite floating vessels. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 193 votes, reviews

Adam Gamble

Joe Veno

Hawaiian Culture, Ocean

Baby Honu has just hatched from his egg. Will he find the courage to face sand crabs and sea birds on his perilous journey to the sea? And what wondrous creatures will he encounter in the ocean? Learn about the life of a baby Pacific green sea turtle as he faces ocean predators in this riveting adventure from the nest to the open ocean. This island classic features a glossary that teaches children about Hawaiian marine life.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 162 votes, reviews

Tammy Yee

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Hawaiian Culture, Being Yourself

Limu was different than all the other Hawaiian sea turtles - he was blue! But while other turtles made fun of him, Limu still had fun growing up in the sea, bodysurfing the big waves, laughing with seals and making friends big and small. Follow Limu’s adventures, as he discovers that no matter what he looks like on the outside, others like him because of the good turtle he is on the inside.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 125 votes, reviews

Kimo Armitage

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Scott Kaneshiro

Bedtime, Ocean

Looking for the perfect bedtime story? Ready for illustrations and lilting text that will carry your little one to dreamland? In If I had a Little Boat, a little girl sends her boat off to sea and imagines all of the adventures it must be having. From sea stars to whales to beautiful birds, this little boat will make new friends and your child will too!
average rating is 4.1 out of 5, based on 114 votes, reviews

Calee M. Lee

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Bedtime, Ocean

Good Night Whales features blue whales, killer whales, sperm whales, pilot whales, right whales, narwhals, beluga whales, breaching, bubble netting, dolphins, seals, sea otters, walruses, and more. Whales are some of the most astounding creatures on earth. Young marine biologists delight in journeying across the world's great oceans in search of these magnificent creatures.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 92 votes, reviews

Adam Gamble

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Harvey Stevenson

Ocean, High Contrast

The perfect first book for baby! Baby's first ocean animal book all about sea creatures, including an octopus, whale, turtle, seahorse, crab, fish, shrimp, starfish, walrus, shark, and jellyfish Easy learning introductions to the animals of the sea to help develop baby's association skills High-contrast designs for baby's developing eyesight to make visual connections in black and white—two colors newborn babies can immediately recognize Striking artwork is engaging and intriguing to help young readers develop an interest in reading at a pre-literate level Surprise mirror at the end of the story to delight, entertain, and give babies the chance to begin recognizing their own reflection Sturdy board book designed for babies as young as 6 months, with wipe clean pages and safe rounded corners Say "Hello!" to the animals of the ocean with this beautiful board book designed specifically for babies! Packed with cute sea creatures from whales and turtles to seahorses and starfish, Hello Sea is the perfect first baby book. A great early introduction to ocean animals for your baby, the high-contrast artwork has been scientifically designed to be easier to see with an infant's developing eyesight, to help your child make visual connections with simple shapes in clear black and white. Young brains learn best from these high-contrast black and white illustrations with a pop of color! The easy wipe-clean board book pages with rounded corners for safety are perfect for children as young as six months. Say hello to big whales, wiggly octopuses, snappy crabs, and so many more amazing sea animals with this beautiful, baby-safe board book! Hello Sea not only helps a baby's developing color vision as they are introduced to each ocean animal, also included is a surprise mirror at the very end of the book to give your baby the opportunity to look at themselves—something babies just love to do!
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 90 votes, reviews

Carolyn Scrace

Friendship, Persistence

Sometimes Tim feels invisible at school—until one day, when Tim meets Sam. But Sam isn't just any new friend: he's a blue whale, and he can't find his way home! Returning Sam to the sea is hard work, but Tim is determined to help. After all, it's not every day you meet a new friend! This picture book about the power of friendship by new talent Cale Atkinson is brought to life by charming, dynamic illustrations.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 74 votes, reviews

Cale Atkinson

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Ocean

In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature. Dr. Morley absolutely loves jellyfish. Her entire life, she has been fascinated by one specific species, a legendary creature that no one has ever seen. Does the giant Arctic jellyfish even exist? After years of research, Dr. Morley and her crew don their red parkas and set off to icy northern waters in hopes of finding the mysterious creature. The Arctic Circle is filled with wonders: playful orcas, the glowing aurora borealis, and formidable ice shelves—but will Dr. Morley find what she is searching for? Or, perhaps, will it find her? Bringing the stark and breathtaking beauty of the Arctic to life, author-illustrator Chloe Savage’s whimsical and charming adventure into the unknown is sure to capture the imaginations of young explorers.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 68 votes, reviews

Chloe Savage

Ocean, Nature Lovers

Come along with a mother whale and her calf as they follow the path of a gray whale migration. From Jo Weaver, award-winning author-illustrator of Little One. Together, Little Whale and Gray Whale swim under midnight skies and through coral reefs teeming with life as they migrate to the cool, rich waters of the north to feed. Gray Whale gently guides her baby along the way, keeping Little Whale safe from passing ships and dangerous predators. And at long last, the echo of a whale song calls to them through icy water, and they know...they are home. With gentle text and stunning charcoal illustrations, award-winning author-illustrator Jo Weaver reveals the wonder of nature, the excitement of discovery, the pull of home, and the strength of parental love. Ideal for story time or bedtime, the book is also a wonderful complement to elementary studies on animals and oceans.
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 65 votes, reviews

Jo Weaver

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Hawaiian Culture, Environment

Limu the blue turtle, lovable main character of the best-selling children's book by the same name, is back in another heart-warming adventure. Jonah, a whale Limu befriended in the first book, returns with a gift for Limu. This gift is the catalyst for Limu's journey to the Faraway-Forest. Along the way, Limu meets a beautiful pink turtle named Coral. Young readers will enjoy following Limu and Coral as they embark on a great adventure to the Faraway-Forest and back to Limu's Hawaiian garden.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 64 votes, reviews

Kimo Armitage

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Scott Kaneshiro

Ocean

Explore the wonders and beauties of the ocean's kelp forests in this latest addition to the acclaimed Over and Under series. Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal return in this latest addition to the Over and Under picture book series, this time exploring the rich, interconnected ecosystem of the ocean! Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there's a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle's length away—over and under the waves. SO MANY FASCINATING FACTS: Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals and plants living in it—and the ocean is FULL of amazing and surprising life! ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS MADE WONDERFUL: Preservation of our wilderness—and of our oceans in particular—is essential, and this book makes such a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 61 votes, reviews

Kate Messner

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Christopher Neal

Ocean

When the tide goes out, the curtain goes up on this clever tale of a sunset seaside show starring the dancing crab divas and their aquatic corps de ballet. A fantastical rhyming text ushers readers through one sea-foam-dreamy act after another, from a gentle seahorse pas de deux to dramatic dolphin leaps beyond the spray. Welcome. Enter. Sit right there. upon our finest driftwood chair. Enjoy our sunset seaside show--- our dancers are beyond compare. Delicately illustrated in sea-washed watercolors by Cécile Metzger, The Crab Ballet is a two-act spectacular full of salt, sea, sand, and French ballet terms. Mais oui!
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 43 votes, reviews

Renée LaTulippe

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Cécile Metzger

Grandparents, Fishing

Joshua and his grandfather love being together. More than anything else they love fishing. But Grandpa gets sick and is in the hospital a long time. When he gets out, he and Joshua share one more fishing adventure, and Grandpa promises Joshua that he will always be near. “Think of it this way,” Grandpa says. “Today, you and I are like two fish swimming together in this lake. When I die, things will be different. I won’t be a fish anymore, but I’ll become something even better. My love will be like the water in the lake. You might think I’m not with you, but we’ll be closer than ever because you’ll be surrounded by my love.” Long after Grandpa dies, Joshua comes to understand that Grandpa kept his promise―and that love and its memory survive death. When grown-up Joshua goes fishing with his daughter, he teaches her what Grandpa taught him: “She knows we never have to feel alone or afraid because we are surrounded by a love that lasts forever.” “Each memory is like a special gift I can unwrap again and again,” said Grandpa. “And that’s a gift I want to give you, too.”
average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 37 votes, reviews

Alec Aspinwall

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Nicole Wong

Ocean, Bedtime, Massachusetts

Good Night Cape Cod National Seashore explores sandy beaches, kettle ponds, salt marshes, woodlands, lighthouses, park rangers, biking trails, wildlife including whales, beach grass, piping plovers, harbor seals, and more. From Chatham Light all the way to Race Point Beach, this enriching and colorful board book introduces little nature enthusiasts to the natural wonders of Cape Cod National Seashore. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Many of North America's most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. Young nature and beach lovers alike will marvel at the beauty of Cape Cod National Seashore in this engaging and educational board book.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 31 votes, reviews

Adam Gamble

Katherine Blackmore

Pacific Northwest, Counting

This beautiful natural history counting book features artist Nikki McClure's stunning papercut artwork of flora and fauna found in and alongside the Salish Sea. A celebration of the unique Salish Sea ecosystem, this counting book will inspire kids to learn more about the creatures who are found here, like stubby squids, lumpsuckers, banana slugs, orcas, nudibranchs, and sculpin. Each image is lovingly created by artist Nikki McClure in her intricate papercut style and captures her passion for this special place in the Pacific Northwest.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 28 votes, reviews

Nikki McClure

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Ocean, Lovey Dovey

This sweet, peek-through board book with die-cut pages takes readers on a journey through the ocean to meet adorable turtles, seahorses, and other ocean animals as they snuggle up together. This engaging board book takes readers on a journey through the ocean to meet adorable animal families, from turtles, seahorses, and clownfish to crabs, sea stars, and sea jellies. Each adult animal reassures the younger animal of their love as they snuggle up together. Features a die cut on the front cover as well as a die cut on each page that figures into the storyline.
average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 16 votes, reviews

Harriet Evans

Bryony Clarkson

Ocean, Toddler Touch

Dive under the sea with this interactive first introduction to sharks, a chunky board book with sliding tabs! Discover a first introduction to sharks, in this super sturdy, chunky board book with sliding tabs. Little ones will delight at the exciting tabs that make the sharks swim and move on every spread, from the swish of the tiger shark’s stripy tail to the chomp of the great white shark’s mouth. A nonfiction fact on every spread presents additional learning opportunities for your little one. Combining simple vocabulary with bright and colorful illustrations, direct action words, light nonfiction, and captivating novelty, this board book is sure to delight and excite as it withstands reading again and again.
average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 8 votes, reviews

Jo Lodge

Ocean

Watch the tiny turtles race!Cut-outs and colorful little plastic turtles on each page encourage children to interact with the book.
average rating is 3.9 out of 5, based on 6 votes, reviews

Wendy McLean

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Animals, Ocean

Each child is thinking of an ocean animal. Can you guess which one? Each child is thinking of an ocean animal. Can you guess which one? Read the clues, make a guess, and pull the slider to reveal the animal hiding in the beautifully illustrated scene.
average rating is 4 out of 5, based on 1 votes, reviews

Adam Guillain

Lucia Gaggiotti

Ocean

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