Summer is on the horizon and that means many families are preparing for vacations! More specifically many families, like us, will be making their way to the beach for fun in the sun. Of course, the kid’s excitement is palatable and they have loads of questions about the beach and the ocean. What sort of creatures can they expect to meet? Where does sand come from? What causes high tides and low tides and so much more! So, while we are having some big juicy conversations about the marine food chain, I’m also preparing the children for their trip by offering a wide range of ocean and sea creature books to quench their thirst! Check out these 16 books about the ocean and its inhabitants that your kids are sure to love!
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Ocean and Sea Creature Books
There are several amazing encyclopedias to keep on hand for early elementary on up to middle school grades.
Simon & Schuster Children’s Guide to Sea Creatures
We adore our Take-Along Guides!
Seashells, Crabs and Sea Stars: Take-Along Guide (Take Along Guides)
I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty: and Other Questions About the Oceans
Hark! A Shark!: All About Sharks (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)
Ocean and Sea Creature Picture Books
Gentle Giant Octopus: Read and Wonder
Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish
One Tiny Turtle: Read and Wonder
Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau
Looking Closely along the Shore
Ocean and Sea Creature Books
I will also be bringing a few books, specific to the region we’ll be visiting, on our trip to help us identify any items we find. There are even a few coloring books and sticker books I think our children will love!
Florida’s Seashells: A Beachcomber’s Guide
Florida’s Living Beaches: A Guide for the Curious Beachcomber
Whales and Dolphins Coloring Book (Dover Nature Coloring Book)
Sharks of the World Coloring Book (Dover Nature Coloring Book)
Realistic Sharks Stickers (Dover Little Activity Books Stickers)
If your kiddos love documentaries then check out some of these ocean-themed documentaries:
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Natural Learning Opportunities on a Beach Vacation
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15 Shark Books for Shark Loving Kids
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A Picture Book About Shark Science
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Seashore Chalk Pastel Video Art Course that is Perfect for Summer
All great selections! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
A Wonderful listing of books. Many of these are our favorites; through the years I think we have studied just about every type of ocean animal there is. My middle son, in particular, really enjoys reading about sharks, turtles, dolphins, whales, and squids. Pinned.
Our son is a HUGE shark fan! I’m hoping this trip to the beach will inspire him to learn about even more sea creatures. Thanks for stopping by!
We love the ocean at our house! We can’t wait to study it again next year!
It is so wonderfully fascinating, isn’t it?
Great list! Much love!
Thank you and thanks for stopping by!