Beach Books for Kids
Is there anything better than a hot summer day at the beach? You get to play in the waves, build a sand castle, and maybe even spot some marine life. Whether you have a family trip to the coast planned or want to experience the beach from the comfort of your (air-conditioned) house, dive into these picture books all about the beach, ocean, sea life, and more!
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Add to BookshelfLlama Llama Sand and Sun
by Anna Dewdney
Splish, splash with Llama Llama in Anna Dewdney’s New York Times bestselling series! Llama Llama loves splashing in the waves, building sandcastles on the beach, and soaking up the sun. This casebound book includes five interactive touch-and-feel elements and a story that kids will want to read over and over again!
Ages 1 – 3
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Duck & Goose Go to the Beach
by Tad Hills
Duck wants to go on an adventure. But Goose isn’t so sure. Together, the two best friends set off on a walk that takes them through the meadow, past a shady thicket, and over a distant hill, all the way to a place they’ve never been before — the beach! Turns out, Goose loves the ocean. But guess who doesn’t?
Ages 3 – 7
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Baby Shark!
by Golden Books
Doo doo doo doo doo doo! Join Baby Shark, Mama Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark, Grandpa Shark, and some special underwater friends in this fun Little Golden Book based on the interactive song. The youngest Baby Shark fans will love the bright, colorful illustrations and engaging, repetitive text!
Ages 2 – 5
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I Am the Shark
by Joan Holub
What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water story that’s perfect for Shark Week and all year-round!
Ages 4 – 8
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If You Spot a Shell
by Aimée Sicuro
A stunning companion to If You Find a Leaf, this cheery picture book captures the excitement of summer and encourages children to see their collected seashells in an entirely new way. The artist incorporates real shells into her exquisite illustrations!
Ages 4 – 8
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Finding Dory Little Golden Book (Disney/Pixar Finding Dory)
by RH Disney
The highly anticipated sequel to Disney/Pixar Finding Nemo, Disney/Pixar Finding Dory reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way.
Ages 2 – 5
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Bluey: The Beach
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Join Bluey for a fun day at the beach! While Mum is off for a walk along the beach, Bluey discovers a beautiful shell. When she runs to show Mum, she begins a series of fantastic and laugh-out-loud encounters that will both excite and test her in unexpected ways.
Ages 3 – 5
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The Sandcastle That Lola Built
by Megan Maynor
A modern, summery spin on the classic The House That Jack Built, in which Lola’s day at the beach leads to new friends and a giant sandcastle.
Ages 3 – 5
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The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash
by Ashley Franklin
Ariel is a curious mermaid who has always wanted to explore the human world! After saving a prince named Eric from a dangerous shipwreck, Ariel makes a deal with the Sea Witch, Ursula, so she can meet him and learn more about what life is like beyond her ocean home. But Ursula is full of tricks, and it will take all of Ariel’s courage to save the human world and the ocean from the Sea Witch’s devious plans.
Ages 3 – 5
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Mermaid Kenzie
by Charlotte Watson Sherman
Kenzie turns her fierce love for the ocean into action, resourcefully cleaning up the beach after her mermaid-tail swimsuit tangles in floating plastic bags. Mermaid Kenzie celebrates the ways that all of us, no matter how small, can make a difference.
Ages 4 – 8
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A Day at the Beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
It’s time for some fun in the sun! Play with beach toys, collect seashells, and splash in the water in this tabbed board book with easy-to-flip tabs, easy-to-read text, and easy-to-love Eric Carle art featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Ages 1 – 3
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The Ocean’s Heartbeat
by Dame & Dusa
The Ocean’s Heartbeat is a joyous, read-aloud picture book about the uniqueness of every creature’s heart. Packed with fascinating scientific knowledge, including extra pages about the unique hearts of more amazing creatures, this engaging book shows the incredible diversity of life on Earth and encourages everyone to love how they are different and to celebrate being themselves.
Ages 3 – 5
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Commotion in the Ocean
by Giles Andreae
This delightful board book, by the author of Giraffes Can’t Dance, features a collection of rhyming poems with colorful illustrations and is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to the animals and fish who live in and around the ocean.
Ages 3 – 7
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Hot Dog
by Doug Salati
This playful picture book features an overheated — and overwhelmed — pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air!
Ages 4 – 8
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Ocean: A Peek-Through Picture Book
by Britta Teckentrup
Discover a world teeming with life beneath the waves, with graceful sea horses, darting tropical fish, electric eels, and humpback whales. A colorful array of sea creatures is brought to life by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup in this delightful, innovative book — with peek-through holes that reveal details of the ocean with each turn of the page.
Ages 3 – 7
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Sand Cakes
by Kallie George
Come out for a day at the beach bakeshop with a creative little baker and her sweet, sandy treats in this adorable picture book. No matter how yummy her rock-sprinkled cakes, seaweed pies, and sea foam cream puffs look, this little beachside baker can’t seem to get ANYONE to eat her sandy sweets. Even the seagulls turn their beaks up! Will she ever find a customer willing to give them a try?
Ages 3 – 7
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Mermaid School
by Joanne Stewart Wetzel
Starting school is always exciting … especially when you’re a mermaid! From schools of fish to the A B Seas, this whimsical underwater tale puts a fun twist on what to expect on the first day of school.
Ages 3 – 7
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Sea Patrol to the Rescue! (PAW Patrol)
by Random House
Marshall, Skye, Rubble, and the rest of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol take to the sea to rescue Cap’n Turbot’s sunken boat. Will they save the day, or will a giant octopus leave them high and dry? Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook!
Ages 3 – 7
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Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach
by Tish Rabe
Laugh and learn with fun facts about hermit crabs, barnacles, ocean waves, and more — all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat!
Ages 5 – 9
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Beach Day!
by Candice Ransom
Family time means it’s time to pack up the car and head to the beach! The brother and sister from Pumpkin Day! and its many companion books return for a fabulous day at the shore. Collecting seashells, building a sand castle, visiting the seaside attractions — all the indelible memories of childhood summers!
Ages 4 – 6
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