My Ocean Is Blue by Ashley Barron, Darren Lebeuf
Published by Kids Can Press ISBN: 1525301438
Genres: Adventure, Non-Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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From cover to cover this is a study of the many shades of blue within the ocean.   Lebeuf introducers readers to a charming nameless girl who explores all the natural wonders with this ocean environment.

Her adventures of the day include meeting animals, listening to the sounds around her and playing in the water as well as sand.  Her disability is not an issue and most important is that the adult accompanying her is an active participant in the day’s activities.   A lovely book to peruse and a valuable addition to k and grade 1 classrooms.  Early readers will be able to follow the text and all will appreciate the collage art work.  These illustrations made me think of the art work done by CATHRYN FALWELL.   Small details like the dragon fly, glistening water and sparkling rocks will delight while the dead fish and slimy seaweed offer educational opportunity.

Add to primary grade media centers and public libraries within hundreds of miles from the ocean.  All nursery and grade school children will want to put their feet in the water with sparkly gems!

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth service librarian in Scarborough, ME.