Books like Finny the Shark: School Friends
Oscar's Best Friends (Little Dolphin #5)
Lucy Daniels, 2004
64 pages
Why to read
Engaging marine adventure captivates young readers.
Fosters empathy through charming animal characters.
Encourages teamwork, friendship values in children.
Supports early developmental reading skills.

Oscar's Best Friends (Little Dolphin #5)
Lucy Daniels, 2004
Award winning
Whale of a Time
Rob Childs, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, promoting curiosity and knowledge about marine life.
Builds empathy through well-crafted, relatable aquatic characters.
Encourages environmental awareness in young readers.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging storyline.

Whale of a Time
Rob Childs, 2001
To Know the Sea
Frances Gilbert, Rhett Ransom Pennell, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Deepens understanding of marine life and ecosystems.
Enhances vocabulary related to oceanography and adventure.
Supports cognitive development through engaging narrative.
Fosters love for nature and environmental awareness.

To Know the Sea
Frances Gilbert, Rhett Ransom Pennell, 2000
Bluey: Swim School
Penguin Young Readers Licenses, Bluey, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances confidence and resilience in young readers.
Encourages learning through play and exploration.
Supports early development of social skills.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening family bonds.

Bluey: Swim School
Penguin Young Readers Licenses, Bluey, 2023
Award winning
Mermaid School
JoAnne Stewart Wetzel, Lucy Courtenay, Sheena Dempsey, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Captivating mermaid-themed adventure stimulates young imaginations.
Encourages resilience and friendship through relatable underwater characters.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging plot twists.
Ideal for encouraging early reading and interactive storytelling.

Mermaid School
JoAnne Stewart Wetzel, Lucy Courtenay, Sheena Dempsey, 2020
Award winning
The Whale Shark
Brad Burnham, 2003
24 pages
Why to read
Explores marine life through engaging narrative.
Encourages environmental awareness and conservation.
Supports vocabulary expansion and scientific curiosity.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

The Whale Shark
Brad Burnham, 2003
Award winning
Ocean Life
Lola M. Schaefer, Susan Kathleen Hartung, 2007
24 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating marine creatures and habitats.
Engages young minds with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Supports early learning about environmental conservation.
Encourages curiosity and knowledge about diverse ecosystems.

Ocean Life
Lola M. Schaefer, Susan Kathleen Hartung, 2007
Award winning
Where's That Fish?
Dan Crisp, 2005
20 pages
Why to read
Engages with colorful, vibrant illustrations.
Enhances early counting and color recognition skills.
Stimulates curiosity and exploration through storyline.
Interactive seek-and-find format entertains and educates.
