Children's Nonfiction Marine Life
On the Reef
- Publisher
- Firefly Books
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2016
- Category
- Marine Life, Environmental Conservation & Protection
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- k to 3
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781770858572
- Publish Date
- Sep 2016
- List Price
- $19.95
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Description
On the Reef brings to life the importance of maintaining a healthy ocean environment in a way that children can understand and appreciate. When their father wins a free vacation in the Bahamas for himself and the family, the children, Chloe and Zachary, find themselves introduced to a whole new magical world while snorkelling on a coral reef.
But even more adventure awaits as the children find a Hawksbill turtle that has become entangled in some of the plastic that pollutes the world's oceans. With the help of their guide and other locals, the turtle is brought to shore and the family anxiously waits for professional help to save the turtle's life.
Only when they are back home and the warm waters of the ocean are just a pleasant memory do they learn that the turtle has survived his ordeal.
Beautifully illustrated, this book captures all the beauty of the coral reef, one of the most endangered parts of the marine ecosystem, while teaching the importance of preserving the fragile balance of life in the oceans. Thanks to this wonderful holiday, the children discover that the beauty of nature is something to cherish and protect.
This important and timely story is accompanied by the artwork of renowned naturalist painter Robert Bateman and The Tobin Island Artists (D. A. Dunford, Karen Genovese, Susan Gosevitz, Loretta Rogers, Darcey Sills, Megan Torisawa, and Simon Dunford).
About the authors
Judith and Shandley McMurray ; Original art by Robert Bateman with The Tobin Island Artists ; Forewo
Editorial Reviews
This book captures the beauty of the coral reef, an endangered part of the marine ecosystem, while teaching the importance of preserving the fragile balance of life in the oceans.
The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens 2017
This engaging rescue and rehabilitation story is an excellent starting place for talking about what happens when trash ends up in our oceans.
The Barefoot Mommy Blog
Highly Recommended.
Canadian Review of Materials
A lovely and informative picture book for 5-8 year-old children.
North Shore News
The beautiful illustrations do the endangered coral reef justice thanks to the talents of the renowned naturalist painter Robert Bateman and The Tobin Island Artists.
City Parent Toronto
