Here are just a few books you can share with your children this world ocean day.
Julian is a mermaid by Jessica Love
We love this children’s picture book that takes you into the world of Julian’s imagination as he day dreams of being a mermaid. It’s a clever, layered book with lots to look at. Every time we read it I discover a something new. I don’t want to give too much a way – but there’s more than just mermaids in this book!
Seaside by Anne-Kathrin Behl
Part of Nosy Crow’s “Big Outdoors for Little Explorers” slider book series
If you have a child that needs sensory feedback and to physically interact with their books, this one is a great introduction to British sea life and there is plenty to discover.
Somebody swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts
The story of a plastic bag named Stanley as it travels through our oceans. A really clever book and essential read for families who are introducing themes around ocean plastic, conservation and climate change.
Big blue whale by Nicola Davies
Do you have a child who loves whales? Who is fascinated by the mega fauna still living on this planet. Well then this beautifully illustrated book packed full of bite size facts about the blue whale is one for you. It helps you to get an idea of just how enormous blue whales are through size comparisons with everyday objects and familiar animals.
Meet the oceans by Caryl Hart
This is one of a series of books Caryl has written. The illustrations are vibrant and fun and the story takes you on a wild adventure introducing you to all of the different oceans and animals that live in them. If your child is just starting to take an interest in our oceans this is a great introductory book.
I wonder if I’ll see a whale by Frances Ward Weller
This is my childhood favourite and still makes me tingle with wonder when I read it. A beautifully illustrated story of a young girl looking for whales out at sea.
Other books to check out:
DK Sharks and Other Deadly Creatures
The Big Book of the Blue by Yuval Zimmer
Tiddler | The Whale and the Snail by Julia Donaldson
The Storm Whale by Benji Davies
Deep in the Ocean by Lucie Brunelliere
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating