This book would be great for read aloud in primary classrooms, as well as a good book to have in intermediate classrooms for discussion. The story dives into the ocean as a boat of friends look at the pollution that is floating around in the water. It has a rhythmic flow showing how the pollution effects the different types of sea life, as well as where all the pollution comes from. There is beautiful (yet sad) imagery throughout the whole story. The story concludes with a positive spin giving examples on how we can do our part as humans to help save our oceans and help the earth. After the story is over, there are a few more detailed pages that really dive into what the vocabulary is, and calls to action on this subject. I think those pages can help teachers create a more in-depth lesson on the subject if wanted! ( )

This would be a wonderful book to use in an intermediate classroom. This story follows a group of friends as they explore the ocean and the pollution within it. It follows the impact of pollution from a fish swimming in it to the landfill that all the trash comes from. The story ends by providing solutions for how we can save the ocean by cleaning up our mess connected to a call to action. This book is a helpful representation of pollution connected with solutions for how to prevent pollution and attribute to the solution. ( )

not as hopeless as most pollution picture books seem to be ( )

Through rhyme and beautiful artwork of the sea, awareness of the problem trash has caused hits a clear note before gliding in with several solutions.

This is a book with a purpose: to raise awareness of the large trash problem currently ruining our oceans and seas. The author uses a repetitive (and very familiar) rhyming to bring the point home. It's not only easy and catchy for young listeners to join in on, but cleverly builds...much like the garbage situation. But simply showing a problem doesn't round things off. This book also ends with hope and offers solutions along the way.

The illustrations are beautiful...if not bitter-sweet, since they do clear drive the point of ocean pollution home. While the rhyme makes each moment clear, the illustrations really touch the heart. Especially the sea life is wonderfully depicted and invites for gazing, among the garbage, of course. It's a well-balanced mix, which makes sure the message hits with full strength.

Not only does do the last pages of the book show a light at the end of the tunnel and illustrate that it's not a lost situation, but there are extra pages at the end, which give more detail. Each scene (or poem line) is give more information on how it affects the environment. Then, a suggestion is offered as to how each specific problem can be helped.

For anyone wanting to raise awareness concerning ocean pollution, this is a wonderful book to grab up and use.

I received a complimentary copy and found the book beautifully done. So, I'm leaving my honest thoughts. ( )