Books About Aquariums · 46 titles considered

The Best Aquariums Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about aquariums? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Great Shark Escape
Shark Attack!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Captain Starfish

By Davina Bell, Allison Colpoys (Illustrator)

A shy boy discovers balance between hiding and shining.

32 pages· 581 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 490 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

The Great Shark Escape

A class trip turns perilous as students must escape a great white shark's jaws underwater.

86 pages· 9,434 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,644 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Inky's Amazing Escape

An octopus escapes an aquarium, seeking the ocean's mysteries.

32 pages· 810 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 721 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2022

The Girl Who Built an Ocean

A seamstress defies norms to create the first aquarium, unlocking ocean mysteries.

40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 330 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

Shark Attack!

A first grader must find his lucky shark tooth to ace the aquarium quiz and win a prize.

96 pages· 7,394 words· Est. 57 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 165 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009

Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance

By Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Ivy and Bean series

Two friends try to escape their ballet class by running away to the aquarium, but things don't go as planned.

136 pages· 9,140 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,875 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Sharks

A boy and his pet fly visit an aquarium to learn about sharks.

32 pages· 690 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 750 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 2018

Inky the Octopus

An octopus plots a daring escape from an aquarium to the open sea. Can he succeed?

32 pages· 425 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,343 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Stink and the Shark Sleepover

A young boy named Stink goes on a sleepover at an aquarium with his friends and family.

176 pages· 10,046 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 741 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Brave Every Day

By Trudy Ludwig, Patrice Barton (Illustrator)

Camila's fears grow on a class trip, but helping a friend reveals her hidden courage.

40 pages· 516 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 415 ratings
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Aquariums Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about aquariums for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Made by Maxine

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young inventor must find a way for her pet fish to join the school parade.

Curious George at the Aquarium

Ages 3–6 · 1984

A curious monkey visits an aquarium and gets into various adventures.

Going to the Sea Park

Ages 4–8 · 2009

A class visits the Sea Park and has various adventures.

The Octopus Escapes

Ages 3–7 · 2021

An octopus plans a daring escape from captivity.

Otter: Hello, Sea Friends!
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Otter: Hello, Sea Friends!

Ages 4–6 · 2016

A child visits an aquarium with Otter Keeper and Teddy, meeting various sea animals along the way.

Fancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish
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Fancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A class trip to the aquarium challenges Nancy to face her fear of jellyfish.

How to Make a Shark Smile
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How to Make a Shark Smile

Ages 4–8 · 2012

Can a dolphin's smile change a shark's frown?

The Berenstain Bears at the Aquarium
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The Berenstain Bears at the Aquarium

Ages 4–8 · 2012

The Berenstain Bears explore the wonders of the aquarium on their first visit.

Clifford's Class Trip

Ages 4–8 · 2003

A class trip turns chaotic when a big red dog meets dinosaurs and sea creatures.

Prince and Pirate

Ages 5–8 · 2017

Two fish clash in a shared tank until a surprise forces them to unite.

Fishy Tales
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Fishy Tales

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A field trip to the aquarium leads to unexpected splashes and surprises.

Aquarium

Ages 3–5 · 2017

A girl meets a red fish. Can their friendship survive the tides?

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Aquariums Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about aquariums for developing and independent readers.

The Great Shark Mystery

Ages 7–10 · 2003

A great white shark is in danger at an aquarium. Can the children save it?

Spy Penguins

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A young penguin named Jackson dreams of becoming a secret agent and teams up with his best friend Quigley to solve a mystery involving stolen fish from the local aquarium.

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Fish Girl

Ages 10–12 · 2017

A mermaid yearns for freedom after meeting a human girl.

Some Penguin Problems

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A snowstorm threatens a field trip. Can science save the day?

Goldfish from Beyond the Grave

Ages 6–8 · 2015

A zombie goldfish seeks justice before more fish meet a watery fate.

Scary Creatures!
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Scary Creatures!

Ages 5–7 · 2020

Explore the world's creepiest creatures with Buzz and Fly Guy.

The Monster's Daughter

Ages 9–13 · 2017

Belfast chaos: giant crabs, explosive bath bombs. Can two young recruits stop the madness?

The Seals that Wouldn't Swim

Ages 8–11 · 2011

A field trip turns mysterious when the seal show is abruptly canceled.

Sea Life Secrets

Ages 6–9 · 2020

A sea creature vanishes. Can the Hardy Boys solve the mystery before time runs out?

Orca in Open Water

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young orca's fate hangs in the balance between captivity and freedom.

Our Pet Fish
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Our Pet Fish

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A family learns to care for their new pet fish.

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