Ocean! Waves for All
Ocean! Waves for All
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Ocean! Waves for All

Written by Stacy McAnulty & illustrated by David Litchfield
Book #4 in the Our Universe Series
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$19.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
12
Words per page
~381L
Lexile measure
May 5, 2020
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Ocean’s friendly introduction is totally tubular, epically illustrated, and surprisingly approachable and informative.

All the colors of the rainbow are woven into this vibrant and educative ocean book. Chill vibes and text permeate the story, with words like “dude,” “stoked,” and “bro” and the ocean itself personified as the narrator of the story, guiding readers through as a helpful and informative friend. Ocean shares facts and tidbits ranging from the ocean’s impact on earth’s climate, the different tiers of the ocean, the ocean’s inhabitants, and more, finally reaching some “sad news, dudes,” as Ocean lightly touches on the topics of pollution, overfishing, and global warming negatively affecting its waters. The book ends with just a tad bit of a preachy tone as Ocean shares a plea to “together . . . get back in the zone,” yet the playfulness of the book keeps the mood of the book light enough to make the ending more inviting than a detraction from the rest of the story. Litchfield’s dazzling illustrations incorporate a vast use of color in the ocean, going far past the typical blue background and highlighting the array of beauty contained in the ocean’s waters. McAnulty excellently uses the personification of the ocean, along with its “totally tubular” personality, to enhance the approachability of the book, resulting in an enjoyable and gently instructive read that hardly feels like nonfiction until you reach additional reading materials at the end of the book.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781250108098
Publication Date
May 5, 2020
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
12
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Est. Lexile® Level
~381L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~K
ATOS® Book Level
2.7
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
509592
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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