


Then one day David hears the sound of the sea trapped in a conch shell and it sparks his imagination. There’s a Sea In My Bedroom by Margaret Wild: David is afraid of the sea. From the creator of Maisy, kids are sure to enjoy this one. Hooray for Fish! is a fun story with bright imagery and engaging story of a fish swimming around meeting new friends. Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins: This colorful read aloud is a must have for teachers and parents.

Such a charming story with an engaging storyline and beautiful illustrations! We learn that being small doesn’t mean you can’t help when the snail helps the big ol’ whale get out of trouble. The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson: The snail and the whale meet and are best friends from the start as they travel around together. Kids will want to read it again and again! Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae: We LOVE this book!! It features some of the more “unique” sea creatures for each letter of the alphabet in a very fun and engaging manner. Like all of the books in our Best Books for Kids collection, each book on this list is linked to both Amazon and The Book Depository (these are affiliate links) where you can find reviews and age recommendations for any titles you are not familiar with. Both book forms are fabulous for helping children grasp new concepts at home or school. The ocean books for kids in this list include both fun fictional stories about the sea and a range of sea creatures, and a big list of non-fiction, informational ocean books that have been cleverly constructed to teach kids a huge range of facts about the ocean and its inhabitants in fun, engaging ways. Reading books about the ocean and the crazy collection of creatures that call it home is the perfect way to expand a child’s understanding of the Earth’s aquatic wonderlands. Learning about the ocean is super fun for kids thanks to the amazingly diverse nature of marine life and environments. Inside: Over 25 ocean books for kids – picture book fiction and non-fiction titles – that will get kids excited to learn more about life under the sea.
