Deep-Sea Reading: Our Favorite Picture Books about the Ocean
We love reading ocean-themed picture books. There are so many fascinating animals and ecosystem to learn about—after all this time and dozens of books, I still feel that we're just skimming the surface. We have some favorite picture books, though. So, here are over 20 fabulous picture books for you to check out this year! The list is arranged roughly in age order, with books for older readers at the end. (This list includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small fee from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to purchasers to use these links.) Easy-to-read picture books: I’ll Follow the Moon , by Stephanie Lisa Tara, illustrated by Lee Edward Fodi—this is a lovely picture book about a baby turtle hatching and finding his way back to the sea. Octopuses: One to Ten , by Ellen Jackson—a cool counting story with tons of extra information about octopuses. 1, 2, 3 Who’s Cleaning the Sea? , by Janina Rossiter—another counting story, focusing on pol