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The Best Fish Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fish? 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 Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Fish

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2013

The Secret of Whale Island

By Thea Stilton · Book #1 in the Thea Stilton Graphic Novel series

A killer whale disrupts college life, threatening peace during whale migration.

56 pages· 5,314 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 913 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2020

The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales

Two friends go on an underwater adventure to help a lost whale calf find its mother and the rest of the pod.

128 pages· 8,809 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 459 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

Big Shark, Little Shark

A big shark and a little shark try to catch fish for a snack.

32 pages· 125 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 499 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

Clark the Shark: Lost and Found

By Bruce Hale, Guy Francis (Illustrator)

A young shark named Clark gets lost at the farmers' market during a field trip.

32 pages· 424 words· Est. 8 min read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 172 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1960

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

A collection of whimsical stories and poems about various creatures and their adventures.

Publisher’s Weekly All-Time Bestselling Children’s Books (2001)The National Education Association Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children (2007)
63 pages· 1,333 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 218,525 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

The Shark Report

A boy befriends a shark and learns about its habits and characteristics, but their friendship is put to the test when a deep-sea fisherman comes to town.

64 pages· 1,247 words· Est. 14 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 99 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015

To the Sea

A boy befriends a lost blue whale and embarks on a journey to return him home.

32 pages· 389 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 898 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Poor Doreen

A clueless fish bites bait, leading to unexpected adventures.

40 pages· 836 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 350 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2008

The Pout-Pout Fish

A grumpy fish lives in the ocean and spreads dreary feelings to those around him, until he meets a friendly fish who changes his life.

32 pages· 467 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 17,923 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

The Blue Whale

Discover the giant blue whale's world through engaging facts and vivid comparisons to everyday objects.

48 pages· 1,161 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 795 ratings
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Fish Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about fish for the youngest readers and listeners.

The Whale in My Swimming Pool

Ages 2–6 · 2015

A boy finds a whale in his pool and must find a way to share the space.

Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee

Ages 3–7 · 2000

A playful whale sends Mr. Magee and his dog flying. How will they return to the sea?

One Fish, Two Fish, Three, Four, Five Fish

Ages 2–4 · 2005

Count along with colorful fish in this interactive board book.

Never Touch a Shark

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Dare to touch the untouchable in this ocean adventure.

¡Hurra, Pececito!

Ages 0–3 · 2005

Join a vibrant underwater adventure with Little Fish and friends.

You Be You

Ages 4–5 · 2011

A young fish discovers the beauty in ocean diversity.

Moby-Dick
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Moby-Dick

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Discover the ocean's secrets through a playful sea adventure.

Ocean

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Dive into ocean wonders with curious infants exploring marine life and ecosystems.

Hooray for Fish!

Ages 0–3 · 2005

Dive into the sea with Little Fish and discover his favorite friend.

Ocean Life
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Ocean Life

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover ocean wonders with your toddler in this engaging board book.

Big Fish Little Fish

Ages 2–5 · 2016

Explore ocean opposites with playful fish and interactive pages.

Ten in a Hurry

Ages 0–5 · 2021

Ten fish swim, but one by one, they vanish. Who will stand up to the big fish?

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Fish Picture Books

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

Smart About Sharks

Ages 5–9 · 2016

Uncover the mysteries of sharks, the sea's most misunderstood predators.

Vernon Is on His Way

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Three friends embark on whimsical adventures, discovering joy in the everyday through waiting, fishing, and gardening.

The Sea Knows

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Uncover the ocean's secrets and its mysterious creatures in a lyrical journey beneath the waves.

How Long Is a Whale?
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How Long Is a Whale?

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Discover the surprising lengths of underwater creatures in a fun, educational journey.

Whole Whale
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Whole Whale

Ages 3–6 · 2021

Can 100 animals squeeze into one book? Find out in this playful tale.

Happy

Ages 4–7 · 2011

Explore emotions through vibrant fish illustrations, each expressing a unique feeling on every page.

Nugget & Fang

Ages 4–7 · 2013

Can a shark and minnow defy nature and become friends?

Waiting for Chicken Smith

Ages 3–7 · 2019

A boy waits for his friend at the beach, but unexpected moments unfold.

Lottie & Walter

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A girl fears a pool shark until a new friend changes everything.

The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean
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The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean

Ages 3–6 · 2019

A group of fish work together to clean up a big mess in the ocean and learn to adopt new habits to prevent it from happening again.

Shark Nate-O

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A shark-loving boy must learn to swim to prove himself in a sibling showdown.

Land Shark

Ages 5–6 · 2015

A boy tries to convince his parents to get him a shark for his birthday.

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Fish Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about fish for developing and independent readers.

Orphans of the Tide

Ages 9–12 · 2020

A mysterious boy arrives, and Ellie must prove his innocence to save him from a city's fear.

Nature Attacks!

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Four kids face nature's fury and survive against all odds.

Jurassic Carp

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Can a zombie goldfish save the day against a cloned Jurassic carp threat?

A Whale of a Tale

Ages 6–9 · 2012

A young mermaid named Kiki faces her fears and learns to overcome them with the help of her friends and a friendly whale.

Day of the Night Crawlers

Ages 6–8 · 2013

A boy discovers a mysterious notebook that helps him battle monsters in his town.

The Great Shark Escape
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The Great Shark Escape

Ages 7–10 · 2000

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

Legend of the Lure

Ages 8–11 · 2008

Can Daniel catch the legendary fish his grandpa pursued, or will it slip away?

Bird & Squirrel On Ice
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Bird & Squirrel On Ice

Ages 7–10 · 2014

A bird crash-lands in a penguin village and is mistaken for the Chosen One, destined to defeat a great whale and bring peace and prosperity to the village

Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish

Ages 6–9 · 2001

A trip to the fish store reveals an unexpected problem at home.

The Missing Marlin

Ages 7–9 · 2014

Rare fish vanish at a Miami ballpark. Can Mike and Kate solve the mystery?

Live and Let Swim

Ages 7–10 · 2014

A group of kids and their pets try to solve a mystery at a TV show audition.

Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A girl must prove her responsibility to get a dog and help her grieving mom.

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