A is for Aquatic.

A selection of some of the best watery themed picture books for toddlers, pre- schoolers and early primary aged children to discover:

    The Whale Who Wanted More by Rachel Bright & Jim Field

    09/01/2023 Lollipop Library

    The story begins with Humphrey the whale plundering the ocean depths to find treasures to take home. Day after day Humphrey adds to his stores, but no matter how much bounty he collects, he is never fulfilled. Then one day he comes across a beautiful coral reef that promises treasure a-plenty. This colourful book explores…

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    Tiddler by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

    04/03/2020 Lollipop Library

    Tiddler is a cheeky little fish. He makes up fanciful stories to his teacher and his classmates to explain why he is late for school (which he always is). No one believes his imaginary adventures except for Little Johnny Dory who shares Tidder’s stories with other sea-dwellers. One day, Tiddler becomes a victim in his…

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    Solomon and Mortimer by Catherine Rayner

    16/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    Two bored crocodiles are in the mood for mischief and decide to target an unsuspecting hippo with their plan. The pesky pair, however, are set to have the tables turned on them when it comes to light that the hippo is not as ignorant of their trick as they thought. Lovely illustrations enrich this light-hearted…

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    Bear and Hare Go Fishing by Emily Gravett

    16/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    Best friends Bear and Hare spend the day fishing together and they soon discover that patience pays off in the end. A story for young readers, featuring eye- catching illustrations and minimal wording for even the tiniest readers to join in the fun.

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    The Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water by Gemma Merino

    16/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    Oh dear, what is a crocodile to do if he doesn’t like water? Poor little thing. All he wants to do is join in with his brothers and sisters while they splash and play, but he just can’t. He tries very hard to like water, even buying himself a rubber ring in an effort to…

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    The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

    16/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    This is a story about an inquisitive snail who hitches a lift with a humpback whale in order to see the world. This unlikely little-and-large pairing leads to a host of watery adventuring, culminating in the tiny snail achieving a mighty feat, using his brain rather than his brawn (reminiscent of the little brown mouse…

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    Billy’s Bucket by Kes Gray and Gary Parsons

    16/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    When young Billy asks his parents for a bucket for his birthday they agree to this strange request and set about buying him one. What from the outside appears to be a plain old plastic bucket in fact belies its true contents. As Billy peers inside, he finds a kaleidoscope of marine life living within…

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    Shark in the Dark by Nick Sharratt

    16/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    Sharrat’s sequel to Shark in the Park sees the return of Timothy Pope and his trusty telescope. With his telescope trained on the night sky, Timothy plays a peek-a-boo-style guessing game with the fin-like shapes he sees through his telescope. Can your young reader guess what the shark-like shapes really are? Same format, different story,…

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    Shark in the Park by Nick Sharratt

    16/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    A modern-day peak-a-boo tale of Timothy Pope and his telescope. Tim’s beady eye peers through his telescope to reveal a shark’s fin at every turn. Yet he is mistaken when the fin-shaped image is revealed as something else entirely. An interactive tale told in a jaunty style with vibrant visuals complementing the plotline. A circular…

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    Mr Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham

    16/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    What could be nicer than a day spent punting on the river with Mr Gumpy? Mr Gumpy, who is in charge of the boat trip, asks each of his passengers to play by the rules and when they all do, everything is harmonious and happy. Yet once they start misbehaving, chaos results. The moral of…

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