About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their curious toddler or preschooler is just beginning to show an interest in the ocean and its inhabitants. Based on the popular PBS Kids show, this durable board book takes little readers on a simple and colorful tour of the sea with a yellow fusilier fish named Splash and his friend Bubbles, a mandarin dragonet. They meet a variety of creatures like seahorses, crabs, and octopuses. The book fosters a sense of wonder and joy in the natural world, with a gentle undercurrent of friendship. Its bright illustrations and simple vocabulary make it a perfect first introduction to marine life for children ages 1 to 4, especially for fans of the show.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a positive, secular, and gentle introduction to ocean animals without any conflict or sensitive material.
Ideal Reader
A 2-year-old who is a fan of the "Splash and Bubbles" television show. Also, any toddler (1-3 years old) who is beginning to learn animal names and enjoys pointing at bright, colorful pictures. It's an excellent choice for a child's first book about the ocean.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. The book is self-contained and can be read cold. Parents can enhance the experience by asking their child to count the octopus's arms or find specific colors, but the text itself requires no outside context. A parent has noticed their child is fascinated by fish, either at an aquarium, in another show, or in a bathtub. The child is pointing and asking, "What's that?" and the parent is looking for a very simple, durable, and engaging first book to answer that curiosity.
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