Oceans of Possibilities: Fish

The Library Fish written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

When snow prevents Mr. Hughes from opening the library one day, book-loving Library Fish finds a way to entertain herself and her bookmobile friend.

A Tree for Mr. Fish written by Peter Stein

Bird and Cat meet in a tree. But someone already lives in this tree–Mr. Fish. And he does not want to share.

Save Your Friends written and illustrated by Hyewon Kyung

A variety of friendly fish and other sea creatures enlist the reader’s help in escaping a shark.

Tad written and illustrated by Benji Davies

Sometimes the biggest stories come from the smallest beginnings … Meet Tad. She’s the smallest tadpole in a big pond, and lives there with all her tadbrothers and tadsisters. Although something else lives there too … BIG BLUB! And when everyone else starts to disappear, Tad starts to wonder if Big Blub will get her too … Or is everyone else going somewhere else; somewhere better? And if so, will Tad ever get there too? A big story about a tiny tadpole – about growing up, branching out, and taking a leap into life. From the award-winning author and illustrator of The Storm Whale and Granddad’s Island, and the perfect story for everyone who’s ever grown up, or still has a way to go …

The Fish and the Cat written by Marianne Dubuc

A playful cat, a courageous fish… Where will their adventures take them?

Aquarium written and illustrated by Cynthia Alonso

In this wordless picture book, a little girl learns about love, nature, and the transformative power of letting go when a little fish leaps into her life.

The Only Fish in the Sea written by Philip Christian Stead

Sadie and Sherman set out to rescue little Ellsworth, the goldfish Amy Scott received for her birthday and threw right into the ocean.

The Blobfish Book written and illustrated by Jessica Olien

Perfect for fans of Battle Bunny and Z Is for Moose, this irresistible book within a book introduces us to Blobfish, known as the ugliest fish in the sea …or is he actually the fish who will steal our hearts? Did you know that the deepest parts of the ocean are over one mile deep: too far down for any sunlight to reach? That’s where Blobfish lives.

Nonfiction

Fish written by Dawn Titmus

A bowl, some water, and a couple of fish flakes, that’s all it takes to raise a fish, right? Not quite. Readers of this thorough guide will learn how to keep their scaly friends happy and healthy, and what to do if their fish gets sick. They’ll learn about different breeds of fishes and figure out which one is a good fit for their home and lifestyle. They’ll also learn about fish behavior, both in the wild and in the tank. Full-color photographs and stories about famous and newsworthy fish will amaze even reluctant readers.

Amazon Adventure: how tiny fish are saving the world’s largest rainforest written by Sy Montgomery

Part science, part carnival–this winding adventure down the Amazon River with award-winning author Sy Montgomery and photographer Keith Ellenbogen explores how tiny fish, called piabas, can help preserve not only the rainforest and it’s often misunderstood inhabitants, but the fate of our entire environment.

Swimming fish (a science experiment): https://deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com/2015/08/swimming-fish-science-experiment.html?m=1

Make ocean zones in a jar: https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/make-ocean-zones-in-a-jar

Open sea cam: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams/open-sea-cam

Ocean crafts and printables: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/for-educators/learning-at-home/crafts-and-printables