BOOKS
OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES for Summer Reading By Maricopa County Library District THIS SUMMER, libraries around the county are celebrating the many
stories of the deep blue sea during Maricopa County Reads—your library’s Summer Reading program. Librarians across Maricopa County Library District have recommended their favorite ocean-themed stories for your family to explore. Don’t forget to sign up for Summer Reading at MaricopaCountyReads.org for fun challenges, great prizes, and a summer full of reading!
4-6 YEARS OLD Over in the Ocean By Marianne Berkes
Learning becomes fun with this book about the animals of the ocean—and, nothing is better than being able to sing a book with your kids! Why you’ll love it: “This title has beautiful
artwork to make it a visual treat as well. You won’t even notice that it is a counting story.”
0-3 YEARS OLD Hello World! Ocean Life
Hooray for Fish!
By Jill McDonald
By Lucy Cousins
The wonder of the ocean is brought to life in this engaging board book!
Celebrate all types of fish, from scary and hairy fish, to Eel-fish and shelly fish, with colorful and whimsical illustrations.
Why you’ll love it: “Using colorful cut-out
style illustrations, babies and toddlers can learn fun facts about the animals that call our oceans home.” –Nicolas from Southeast Regional Library
6 Summer 2022: JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
Why you’ll love it: “With simple, colorful
drawings and all sorts of fish, you and your child will have a blast with these sea creatures!” –Nicolas from Southeast Regional Library
–Linda from Asante Library
I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean By Kevin Sherry
This fun book compares sizes of ocean animals—giant and big! Why you’ll love it: “This book has a fun and
friendly food chain twist-ending!” –Linda from Asante Library RaisingARIZONAKids.com
