Ocean Commotion: Life on the Reef

by Janeen Mason (Illustrator)

This colorful book for young readers follows a hermit crab as it searches the Florida reef for a new shell to inhabit while it grows. As the crab hunts for a shell, she encounters an array of marine life on the reef, including shrimp, a school of sturgeonfish, starfish, and jellyfish. The book ends with facts about currents, climate change and how it affects our reefs, and things you can do to make a difference. The endsheets feature a map of bleached reefs and world currents.

Genres: Science, Picture Books, Nature

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 2, 2010

Reviews

[Elsa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not too notable, textually, but the pictures are bright, active, and full of details to discover.

[R. L. Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely little story, perfect for 4-6 year olds!

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great children's nonfiction told from the point of view of a hermit crab. I didn't know there is a whole series of Ocean Commotion books. For sure we'll be trying out some more.