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a girl and her mom walk along a beach and find treasure.Ages: 3-5. Source: Pierce college fort steilacoom library early childhood shelves.

I thought this book gave a very perspective on the world. The first sentence says that "you can ask the ocean to bring you something." It gives you a sense that the ocean acts as some kind of god to the protagonist of this story. This child puts all the trust that they have into the ocean that they've received from their mother and it hasn't failed them yet. It could be some kind of symbolism their, but I could also be stretching a bit. ( )

This well written informational book uses conversation between a mother and child, describing the process of the ocean. The author uses some photography, some illustrations, and great descriptions about the ocean.
Age: 3-6 years
Source: Pierce County Library System

Excellent book to have when you introduce the sea/ocean. When you read this book you'll be walking along the ocean shore, looking for all kinds of special things. Some will be small enough to fit in your hand--like shells and sea glass. Others--like the sun and the sky and the waves--will be too big to carry home. But no matter what your journey holds, you'll soon learn that looking for the ocean's treasures can be as important as finding them. Age Range: 4 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3