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)

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Baby Dinosaur under the sea : follow Baby Stegosaurus on her first swimming adventure!

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...

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The Berenstain Bears under the sea

The Berenstain Bears under the sea

Berenstain, Mike, 1951- author, illustrator
2016


Bloom

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.

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Boat of dreams

Boat of dreams

Coelho, Rogério, artist
2017


Commotion in the ocean

Commotion in the ocean

Andreae, Giles, 1966-
1998


Do I have to go to the party?

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.

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Don't worry, Little Crab

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.

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Field trip to the ocean deep

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.

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Fish

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.

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In the ocean

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.

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The library fish

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.

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Love Monster & the extremely big wave

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.

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The ocean gardener

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?

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Ocean's world : an island tale of discovery and adventure

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.

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Out of the ocean

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.

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Peppa's cruise vacation.

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?

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Sea smiles

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.

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Shapes : with ocean animals

Shapes : with ocean animals

Watt, Mélanie, 1975- author
2005


A spark in the dark

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.

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Speck : an itty-bitty epic

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.

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Ugly Fish

Ugly Fish

LaReau, Kara.
2006


Under the sea

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.

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Wave

Wave

Lee, Suzy, 1974- author, illustrator
2008