Under the Sea - Kids
The Westlock Library Summer Reading Club theme for 2024 is Under the Sea!
Get into the spirit with these books.
(All of these titles are available at the Westlock Library)
Baby Dinosaur under the sea : follow Baby Stegosaurus on her first swimming adventure!
Buller, Laura, 1952-, author
2023
Baby Stegosaurus loves a challenge -- even one that seems impossible. And on a sunny day at the beach, she has her mind set on learning how to swim! Luckily, she has the best kind of pals to help her out. But when she finds that she can't swim like the seahorse or the dolphin, and definitely not like the octopus, she fears this might be the end of her dream...
Bloom
Seal, Julia, author, illustrator
2022
Once, the ocean was full of friends. Then a little jellyfish notices that things are changing--friends are disappearing! He sets out to discover the truth and learns that everyone has a part to play in protecting the careful balance of the ocean.
Do I have to go to the party?
Fenske, Jonathan, author, illustrator
2024
Poppy the puffer fish is invited to Baby Guppy's birthday party, but she is nervous imagining all the things that can go wrong--but at the party it is Poppy who saves the day.
Don't worry, Little Crab
Haughton, Chris, author, illustrator.
2023
Little Crab is eager to go with Very Big Crab to see the ocean for the first time, but when he discovers how big the waves are, he is not so sure.
Field trip to the ocean deep
Hare, John (Children's book illustrator), author, illustrator
2020
In this wordless picture book, a student is accidentally left behind on a field trip to the ocean deep.
Fish
Bender, Douglas, 1992- author.
2023
"Early readers will be introduced to fish through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension. Learn all about these lovable pets"-- Provided by publisher.
In the ocean
Druzhininskaya, Anastasia illustrator
2022
With 800 objects to discover inside, this special oceans-themed Look and Find includes engaging questions and prompts on each page. An educational and entertaining experience, children will develop their attention skills while counting, learning, and discovering.
The library fish
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin, 1957- author
2022
When snow prevents Mr. Hughes from opening the library one day, book-loving Library Fish finds a way to entertain herself and her bookmobile friend.
Love Monster & the extremely big wave
Bright, Rachel, author, illustrator.
2021
Love Monster is going on an exciting adventure-- to the beach! He can't wait to be the best surfer in the world! But as Love Monster gets closer to the extremely big waves, the less sure he is. Will he even have the courage to dip a toe in the ocean? A reassuring let-the-waves-roll-over-your-feet story about how, sometimes, perfect is just one more practice away.
The ocean gardener
Anganuzzi, Clara author, illustrator
2024
Ayla lives on a beautiful tropical island surrounded by a coral reef. Her mom is a marine biologist, and every day, the two go exploring together. One day, Ayla notices that many of the fish have disappeared, and the once-vibrant corals have turned pale. She and her mom set out to save the corals--but is it too late?
Ocean's world : an island tale of discovery and adventure
PenaVega, Carlos, 1989- author
2022
While Ocean and his little brother Kingston search for a rare sunrise seashell on the island of Maui, they encounter a variety of species along the way, including sea turtles, eels, sea urchins, and much more. Includes fun facts.
Out of the ocean
Frasier, Debra.
2002
A young girl and her mother walk along the beach and marvel at the treasures cast up by the sea and the wonders of the world around them.
Peppa's cruise vacation.
2023
Anchors away! Join Peppa and her family on a cruise ship adventure. What will Peppa and George discover on their trip?
Sea smiles
Kelso, Bonnie, author, illustrator.
2024
"A young girl is surprised and worried by the sudden loss of her tooth until opening a magical book filled with ocean creatures wanting to share weird and interesting facts about their own wonderful teeth"-- Provided by publisher.
A spark in the dark
Fong, Pam, author, illustrator.
2022
A little fish lost in the ocean must find a spark of light to show it the way home.
Speck : an itty-bitty epic
Meganck, Margaux, author, illustrator.
2024
A little speck embarks on a journey across the sea - past storm-tossed ships and hungry eels and schools of fish - to find a place to belong.
Spot the shark in the ocean : Packed With Things to Spot and Facts to Discover!
Maidment, Stella, author
2014
Under the sea
Lucas, Gareth, illustrator
2021
A richly illustrated sealife-themed picture puzzle book that's ideal for developing spotting, matching and counting skills. This vibrant book is teeming with animals of the seas and oceans and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Creatures in each scene offer readers specific spotting challenges, such as asking them to look for an octopus wearing socks, while a row of pictures at the bottom of each page shows further things to find and count. There is also a little white mouse to spot in each picture. Children will love the challenge while parents can be assured that kids are practising essential skills. Over 200 spotting opportunities in brightly illustrated scenes.
