Children’s / Teenage general interest: Fish and marine life
A&U Children's Jawsome: Jawsome 1
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£7.59
Floris Books The Curious Fish
Book SynopsisWhen Flash, a very curious little fish, finds himself stuck in a jar in a little boy's bedroom, his aunts and uncles are determined to save him. But how can three fish rescue him from dry land? This is a whimsical and funny story from the world-renowned Swedish author-illustrator Elsa Beskow. Young children will delight in the fish-eye perspective, quirky characters, and their extraordinary adventure.This wonderful mini gift edition of The Curious Fish reproduces Elsa Beskow's classic illustrations and beloved story in an adorable small format -- ideal for little hands.Trade Review'The Curious Fish is a wonderfully enchanting story . . . so unpredictable it draws out every emotion while you read it.'-- The School Librarian
£6.99
Templar Publishing Max
Book SynopsisMax and Bob are old friends. Max helps out in Bob's shop, and in the evenings they go fishing together. Until one summer, when everything changes . . . From the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Australia's best new illustrator comes this heart warming story of enduring friendship . . . and chips.Trade ReviewAlso by Marc Martin comes this tale of friendship and urbanisation. As with The Forest (and as in all the best picture books) the pictures tell half the story, and Marc Martin is clearly a talent to watch. -- Hannah Beckerman * The Huffington Post *I love this book, the front cover is brilliant, the typography, colours, layout and illustrations are very satisfying to look at. Open the book and Marc Martin amazes on every page with views of the town and funfair, with graphic map-like quality imagery and birds-eye view scenes of the town.Max and Bob are old friends. Max helps out in Bob's shop, and in the evenings they go fishing together. Until one summer, when everything changes ...From the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Australia's best new illustrator comes this heart warming story of enduring friendship ...and chips. -- James Syner * Magpiethat *This is a story of friendship between a seagull named Max and a man named Bob.A friendship borne out of a mutual love of fish and chips and who can blame them?!Bob and Max go way back, but what happens when things unexpectedly change in the fish and chip shop?Everyday, Max would drop in on Bob at the shop and every evening the pair would go fishing together.Max even played a part in Bob's fish and chip shop, greeting the customers and eating the odd chip or two, if he was good.But one summer, life in the shop changed.Bob was left with no choice but to leave and Max returns to find the shop empty and Bob gone."The shop was very quiet and there were fewer customers to greet."Will the friends ever meet again and will the lure of the fish and chips reunite this unlikely pairing?With beautifully composed pages and rich, inky backgrounds, each spread is an utter delight.Author/Illustrator Marc Martin, is most definitely one to keep a close eye on. This follow-up to his award-winning 'A Forest' is mouth-wateringly good and we predict great things from the Melbourne based talent. * Picturebooksblogger *
£10.79
Templar Publishing Max
Book SynopsisFrom the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Australia's best new illustrator Marc Martin, comes this heartwarming and enduring tale of friendship . . . and chips.Down by the seafront there is a seagull. This seagull is called Max. And Max LOVES chips. Max helps out in Bob's fish and chip shop, and in the evening they go fishing. Together they make the perfect team.Until one summer when everything changes... the once bustling seaside is now quiet and abandoned. Bob is nowhere to be seen and Max is lost without his oldest friend. Max must find Bob in the only way he knows how... by following the smell of chips. Will Max be able to find his way? And will he be reunited with his friend? This stunningly vibrant and moving book is the perfect summer story for all little readers.
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Magic Fish
Book SynopsisAlek and Ivan live simply by the sea until the day Alek catches a magic fish. Ivan wishes for more, and more, and more, until... he makes one wish too many. A charming retelling of the Russian tale about a golden fish, with free online audio.
£6.23
BookLife Publishing Fierce Fish
Book SynopsisCome and find out about some of the most powerful predators in the world and what makes them so dangerous.
£5.99
BookLife Publishing Fish
Book SynopsisMeet the Predators! These animals are at the top of their game when it comes to catching their prey. No matter their size or speed, these animals rule their respective food chains. Who''s hungry?
£11.69
Hachette Children's Group The Small and Mighty Book of Sharks: Pocket-sized
Book SynopsisFilled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.In The Small and Mighty Book of Sharks, readers can get up close and personal with their favourite sharks. Discover a huge range of sharks, from the tiny Dwarf Lantern Shark to the enormous Whale Shark. Fascinating facts and info are nestled amongst vibrant, striking illustrations of these ferocious beasts. This pocket-sized book is the perfect companion to any shark fanatic!Table of ContentsWhat are Sharks? • Feeding Time • Cool Things Sharks Do • Weird and Wonderful Sharks • Skates and Rays • Sharks and People
£5.99
Award Publications Ltd Fold-Out Poster Sticker Book: Sharks
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£6.23
Scribe Publications Who’s Afraid of the Light
Book SynopsisFergus lives down in the deepest, darkest sea and is scared of just one thing … the light! From award-winning creator Anna McGregor (author of Anemone is Not the Enemy) comes this hilarious tale of the deepest of sea creatures. Seamlessly combining humor, narrative, and nonfiction, McGregor introduces young readers to the wonders of the ocean’s ‘midnight zone’, where no sunlight at all is able to penetrate. We meet Fergus as he hides from a parade of sea creatures that use bioluminescence to find their way in the dark. At least, we think he is hiding … or is it something else entirely?Trade Review‘An unnamed narrator has a cheery conversation in the darkest depths of the sea in this humorous tale that sheds some light on the midnight zone. The brightly coloured text and a parade of curious creatures stand out against dark backdrops as readers are introduced to the mysterious Fergus, a deep-sea creature who’s afraid of the light. The narrator provides primers on the creatures encountered, while a “Did you know?” section at the end expands on the science of the deep sea.’ * Foreword Reviews *‘Who’s Afraid of the Light is a lively, inventive and informative book that will be loved by readers aged three and up. It begs to be read aloud with a friend or family member.’ -- Jacqui Davies * Books+Publishing *‘McGregor seamless blend of storytelling, facts, and dazzling illustrations is the perfect way to introduce little children to the wonders of the vast and mysterious “midnight zone” where no sunlight is able to penetrate.’ -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *‘Clever, funny, super-engaging, packed with easy-to-understand and unusual oceanic facts and so, so stylish — we absolutely love this.’ * Bellis Does Books *‘It is a great read, and ideal for sharing, with plenty of opportunities for inference, prediction, and further research into the vast unexplored areas of the deep sea. Highly recommend.’ -- Brenda Marshall * The School Librarian *‘Who’s Afraid of the Light? is first class narrative non-fiction which I highly recommend for all children of 5+.’ -- Veronica Price * View from Vs Bookshelf *‘The humour, the illustrations, the story-like presentation of facts: all make this a hugely attractive book for the primary school library, classroom book corner, or bedroom bookcase. Reading for pleasure just got more pleasurable still.’ -- Jane McGregor * ReadingZone *‘Seamlessly combining humour, narrative, and nonfiction, storyteller and artist Anna McGregor introduces her young readers to the wonders of the ocean's ‘midnight zone’, where no sunlight at all is able to penetrate … Charming, original, informative and fun, Who's Afraid of the Light? is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare centre, preschool, elementary school, and community library Marine Life picture book collections for children ages 3-7.’ * Midwest Book Review *‘With a laugh a minute, vibrant illustrations, and an opportunity to learn about deep sea creatures this has become one of those books we’ve read over and over again!’ -- @mini.midnight.reads
£11.69
Redwood Publishing, LLC Pep the Galapagos Tortoise
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£12.74
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream The Fantastic World of Fish
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£17.21
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Ocean: Secrets of the Deep
Book SynopsisDiscover menacing sharks, playful dolphins, clownfish, penguins, turtles, whales, shimmering jellyfish and gargantuan giant squid. Ocean: Secrets of the Deep is jam-packed with hundreds of stylish illustrations and many more surprising facts about the world’s marine life. First, readers are taken on a journey from the water’s surface to the deepest, darkest depths of the oceans, stopping off at coral reefs and kelp forests. Next, information-packed spreads offer answers to questions such as: How do turtles keep clean? Do whales talk to each other? and What can humans do to save the ocean?Trade Review"Stylishly illustrated...The plight of our oceans is something that has really come to the fore and it's so good to see that children's books are picking up on this and ensuring that future generations are aware of what needs to be done to save them - and this book, with its mass of information and detailed pictures will help with that." * Parents in Touch *"Jam-packed with hundreds of stylish illustrations, infographics and surprising facts about the stunning world beneath the waves." * The Week Junior *"The stylised, clear pictures are accompanied by detailed captions. It is a book I would wholeheartedly recommend." * Armadillo Magazine *"Striking a solid balance between the words and pictures ... rich in quality of text and detail. Exploring the real and the mythical, young readers will pore over its pages." * North Scotland Newspaper *"This fun reference book is overflowing with fascinating facts about the ocean. children will discover a surprising array of sea life and the different and unexplored levels of the ocean ... A great gift especially if living on the coast." * South Wales Evening Post *"Young readers are taken on an amazing journey from the water's surface to the deepest, darkest depths of the oceans in a fantastic new, all-colour, illustrated book ... The perfect gift for any child who wants to help to save the world's oceans." * Blackpool Gazette *"An invitingly illustrated book for bright nine-year-olds and up, designed to inform and enthuse them about the underwater world." * Diver Magazine *
£13.49
Die Gestalten Verlag The Mountain
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£13.46
Bullfrog Books Humpback Whales
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£8.99
Tadpole Books Sharks
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£8.99
Scholastic Tiddler Reader
Book SynopsisAn Early Reader edition of the fabulous fishy adventure from thebestselling creators of THE GRUFFALO and ZOG. Every day, Tiddleris late for school, and every day he has another tall tale for histeacher. 'Tiddler is picture-book perfection.'The Independent on Sunday
£6.23
Chronicle Books Little Seal Finger Puppet Book
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£7.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd Peep inside a Coral Reef
Book SynopsisPeep through holes and under flaps to discover the wonders of a coral reef. Find teeny-tiny camouflaged seahorses, an octopus in its den, and a wealth of other creatures that live in this habitat. See how a clownfish looks after its babies, see what comes out on the reef at night and learn what coral really is. A great introduction to this beautiful, endangered ecosystem.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Puzzle Book Under the Sea Braintickling quizzes
Book SynopsisA fact-packed fun book of sea themed puzzles.Test your knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids fun book of under the sea themed puzzles. Sharks, whales, clown fish, starfish, dolphins and more all the ocean favourites are here!Inside are brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games, crosswords and word searches, in varying levels of difficulty with fascinating facts along the way.
£5.99
Love of the Sea Publishing The Great Caribbean Lionfish Escape
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£14.24
Archway Publishing The Day I Met a Little NoFin
£13.95
Halo Publishing International Captivating Coastal Creatures of Southwest
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£25.60
Bullfrog Books Angel Shark
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£8.99
Booklocker.com Murmuration: A Good Vibration
Book SynopsisThis book describes in poetic prose the natural animal behavior of murmuration. This phenomenon has been observed in birds, fish and even insects and traditionally been referred to as swarming, flocking or schooling. Scientists are studying it and believe it may be used for protection, food gathering and reproduction in anthropomorphizing the characters in the story additional themes emerge regarding helping and working together, dealing with loneliness and depression, and enjoying one another''s company.
£16.07
Ashley Moluf Shark in the Puddle
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£14.89
Amy Oettle The Tickle Squid
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£9.34
Hip Hop Homestead Press, LLC Freddie the Flounder Goes to School
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£13.99
Inhabit Education Books Inc. Junior Field Guide: Fishes of Nunavut: English
Book SynopsisLearn about the different types of fishes that live in Nunavut waters. This non-fiction science book provides information about what different types of fishes look like, where they live, what they eat, and other interesting facts about them, along with colourful illustrations and photographs.
£9.89
Wordzworth Publishing A Wonderful Walk
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£26.12
BookLife Publishing Predators
Book SynopsisFrom eagles to orcas, these animals are at the top of their game when it comes to catching their prey. With wings, claws, fangs and teeth, find out which animals rule the food chain. Who's hungry?
£5.99
Telltale Tots Publishing Fish Don't Sneeze
£10.24
Flitzy Books.com Summertime Bounce!
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£13.99
Bookwhip Company The Adventures of Little Wave and Her Friends
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£12.00
Outskirts Press ELI - Pride of the Yazoo River
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£10.95
Independently Published Getting to Know Sea Turtles: With the Sea Turtle
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£10.78
Tadpole Books Narwhals
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£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY At the Seaside Spy it Score it Collins
Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points at the seaside with more than 140 things to find. From ships and rescue vehicles to rock pools and seaweed, they'll learn all about life by the sea. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun at the seaside check out the i-SPY At the Seaside Activity Book (ISBN 9780008392871).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£5.62
Candlewick Press,U.S. Swim with Little Fish!: Bath Book
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£8.54
Chronicle Books Little Fish Finger Puppet Book
Book SynopsisSuitable for parents and children to play and read together, this book features lovable characters, bright and simple art, rhymed text, and adorable finger puppets. It contains a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page.
£7.72
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Baby Blue Has the Blues
Book SynopsisThis colorfully illustrated book tells the story of a baby Blue Whale, who longs to be included among the other creatures of the ocean, but is shunned because he is ''different.'' The fish make fun of his size and won''t let him join in their games. However, when danger lurks in the form of a predatory shark, the fish learn an important lesson about accepting and embracing each other''s differences while Baby Blue realizes it''s okay not to be like everyone else. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Lets Draw Sea Creatures
Book SynopsisWith Let’s Draw Sea Creatures, you can learn to bring your animal drawings to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for a variety of ocean animals. The easy-to-follow visual and written instructions in this book make it achievable and fun to draw realistic sea life. Each drawing lesson begins with basic shapes and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. You just need to grab a pencil, a piece of paper, and your copy of Let’s Draw Sea Creatures, and then flip to the ocean animal you want to draw. The drawing projects include: Dolphin Sea Lion Clownfish Great White Shark Humpback Whale Stingray Moorish Idol Fish Sea Turtle Octopus Orca The detailed written instructions in this 48-page book also provide tips for pTable of ContentsTools & Materials Drawing Basics Dolphin Sea Lion Clownfish Great White Shark Humpback Whale Stingray Moorish Idol Sea Turtle Octopus Orca About the Author
£6.99
Welbeck Publishing Group Majestic Oceans: Discover the World Beneath the
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£14.24
Cottage Door Press Ocean
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£11.74
North Star Editions Saving Earth's Biomes: Restoring the Great
Book SynopsisExplores the richness of the Great Barrier Reef, how humans have damaged it, and efforts being taken to restore it. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Trade Review"Ideal for smaller early to middle grade collections." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple
£10.44
Hachette Children's Group Sea Keepers Sea Otter Summer Camp
Book SynopsisIt's sports day at sea otter summer camp and the Sea Keepers are invited! A magical series about saving our oceans.
£7.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Magic Painting Under the Sea
Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.
£7.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd That's not my turtle...
Book SynopsisSwim with the turtles as they dive through the pages of this delightful title in the well-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse.
£6.99
