Dive into the miraculous world of Water, Seas and Oceans. Teaching about water and the amazing creatures that call it home is the ideal way to expand your child's understanding of Earth's aquatic wonderlands while teaching them to appreciate the abundance they provide and how to protect them.
BOOK: Jelly-Boy
By Nicole Godwin. Illustrated by Christopher Nielsen
An unconventional, picture book that should be read by every kid! It has the potential to inspire the next generation of readers to protect our oceans.
What happens when a jellyfish falls in love with a plastic bag she mistakes for a jelly-boy? Jelly-Boy is different. He is big and strong. And not as wobbly as the other Jelly-Boys. By the time Jelly-Girl discovers the dangerous truth about her new friend, it may already be too late. This is an inventive approach to tackling a conservation issue that is plaguing our world: too much plastic in the ocean. Told in a kid-friendly and humorous way, this is a story with the potential to encourage dialogue around an important issue.
BOOK: The Whale Who Wanted More
By Rachel Bright. Illustrated by Jim Field
A stunning undersea tale of friendship, community, and discovery from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.
Under glittering waves of a vast ocean blue, a beautiful world is hidden from view.
And there, in the cool and the quiet of the deep, a great, gentle giant was stirring from sleep...
Humphrey the whale is on a quest: to find the one perfect object that will make him feel complete. He roams far and wide, gathering endless undersea treasure as he goes. Yet, no matter how many goodies he accumulates, Humphrey still doesn't feel content. Could it be friendship, not possessions, that will really make Humphrey's heart sing?
A sparkling rhyming tale that encourages sharing and kindness, this heartwarming story of friendship is perfect for reading aloud.
BOOK: The Tale of The Toothbrush
By M. G. Leonard. Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
Never too early to introduce a brilliantly topical and delightfully funny picture book from internationally bestselling author M.G. Leonard, that shows children what happens to their used plastic toothbrushes.
Children use their toothbrush each morning and evening and get new ones every few months. That's billions of toothbrushes! What happens to them all when they're no longer needed? And if toothbrushes take thousands of years to break down, what does that mean for our planet? With a fun cast of plastic characters, from pirate-ship bottles to dancing shampoos, and even an inquisitive albatross, The Tale of a Toothbrush is a positive and heart-warming story to help children explore the impact their choices
