Fun with Fish!

The Fish of Small Wishes written by Elana K. Arnold

Once, there was a girl named Kiki, who found a fish on the asphalt. The fish was very hot and very dry. But when Kiki put it in the bathtub, it started swimming, and growing, and speaking. “I want to grant you a wish for saving me,” it said. Alas, this fish was only a fish of small wishes, and Kiki’s wish was too big. Unless there was a way for both their dreams to come true.

Fish and Crab written and illustrated by Marianna Coppo

Crab wants to sleep, but Fish is full of “what if” worries, so Crab tells him to list them all.

The Library Fish Learns to Read written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Library Fish, who calls the library her home, decides it is time to learn to do what everyone around her loves doing–read.

This Tank is Mine! Written and illustrated by Jonathan Fenske

Angelo the angel fish lives in an awesome fish tank. He has a cozy cave (his), a terrific treasure chest (also his), and a bubbly bubble man (his again). But then a new fish gets dropped into the tank. And suddenly, Angelo has to share?! 

A Mouthful of Minnows written and illustrated by John Hare

Alphonso the alligator snapping turtle heads out for a breakfast hunt but ends up having second thoughts.

 Big Bear and Little Fish written by Sandra Nickel

Despite their many differences, Big Bear and a Little Fish find similarities between themselves and become friends.

A Spark in the Dark written and illustrated by Pam Fong

A little fish lost in the ocean must find a spark of light to show it the way home.

Nonfiction

Essential Fish written by Alyssa Krekelberg

This book examines Earth’s fish, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing fish to life. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index.

Fish written by Steve Parker

Take a plunge into the depths and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide.

Make a Fish Swim with Soap: https://frugalfun4boys.com/make-a-fish-swim-with-soap/

Paper Stuffed Fish craft: https://minimatisse.blogspot.com/2019/04/paper-stuffed-fish.html?spref=pi&m=1

How to make fantastic flying fish paper spinners: https://onetimethrough.com/how-to-make-fantastic-flying-fish-paper-spinners/

The Wonderful Ocean World

Mr. Tate’s class travels to Sunnyside Beach to help clean up trash. Captain Ned encourages the students to listen to the sea and they hear the many creatures that count on clean ocean water to survive. Captain Ned teaches the students that healthy oceans are important to all earth’s creatures.
The kids see how all of the wild life at the beach counts, with counting pages such as one whale, two seas turtles and all the way to ten bottlenose dolphins.

Breathe by Scott Magoon

This sweet story follows a young whale on a journey of discovery as he experiences his first day at sea on his own! He swims, explores, and makes friends in his marine habitat, and then returns home to his mother.

Fabulous Fishes by Susan Stockdale

Fabulous Fishes is a rhyming picture book that is wonderfully illustrated with brightly colored fish. The book describes different types of fish with simple rhymes. The last two pages describe each fish and the oceans in which they are found.

This is a really fun book about a squid who thinks he’s the biggest thing in the ocean. He compares himself to all the animals in the ocean that are smaller than him, like the crab, octopus and turtles. Little does he know that there is an animal bigger than him that eats him!

Here is a link to some storytime ideas for this book. https://www.kidssoup.com/craft-and-resource/story-time-im-the-biggest-thing-in-the-ocean-crafts-and-activities

Here’s a link to NOAA Fisheries’ Education Resources which are compiled from NOAA experts and partner organizations to provide high quality, science-based materials and activities for students and teachers interested in exploring the science behind marine resource management and conservation.

http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/educators_students/education.html

Here’s a guide to Greater Atlantic Fish Species.

https://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/educational_resources/seafood/fish/

Here’s an Itsy Bitsy ocean book children can create.

http://www.kidzone.ws/kindergarten/learning-letters/ib-book-ocean.htm

Here’s a fun activity featuring oceans zones and layers of the sea with a hands-on science project.

http://www.kcedventures.com/blog/layers-of-the-ocean-under-the-sea-science-activities