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The Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Adventurers!

Marcia Williams

Meet legendary warriors, daring explorers and clever kings in this colourful introduction to the Vikings. Join Marcia Williams and discover incredible stories of Viking raids, voyages of discovery and conquered kingdoms. Told in comic-strip style and packed with jokes and facts, this is the perfect guide to the Viking world.

Adventure, Graphic Novel/ Comic, Historical, Non-fiction, Travel, Vikings / Anglo-Saxons, Water

AGES: 7-10

Sail

Dorien Brouwers

Out at sea anything can happen: whether trials or triumphs, there are infinite possibilities to explore once we leave the shore. And what lies under the water’s surface, in the darkest depths, can often lead to the most beautiful discoveries. With her gentle wisdom and dynamic art that will sweep you away, remarkable debut talent […]

Environment/Climate Change, Fiction, Growing Up & the Facts of Life, Nature/ Outdoors, Personal/social issues, Water

AGES: 3-7

In Her Element

Jacinta Read & Jamila Gavin

Faced with a whole new life far away from home, Sophie finds it hard to make friends – until a shared passion for water helps someone else come to terms with their disability. In Her Element’s deep-dive into Sophie’s world offers a rare opportunity for young readers to see through the eyes of a […]

Disability, Emotion/ Feelings, Fiction, Friendship, Personal/social issues, Water

AGES: 10-12

Clean Up!

Dapo Adeola & Nathan Bryon

Rocket is SO EXCITED because her, her mum and her brother Jamal are going to visit her Grammy and Grampy in the Caribbean. Even more excitingly, Rocket’s grandparents run whale watching tours and have an animal sanctuary at the back of their house. It’s brilliant finally seeing Grammy and Grampy – Grammy is a pretty […]

Animals, Environment/Climate Change, Family, Nature/ Outdoors, Picture Books, Science Fiction, Water

AGES: 3-7

A First Book of Sea

Nicola Davies

A spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins – all in the comfort of their […]

Nature/ Outdoors, Poetry, Water

AGES: 3-7

Are You The Pirate Captain?

Gareth P Jones

Illustrated by Garry Parsons. First mate Hugh has got the whole crew and the pirate ship ready, but they can’t set sail until they find a captain! Come on this salty adventure as Hugh and his scurvy seadogs try to find the perfect pirate for the job. Rather than a peg leg or a […]

Adventure, Crime/ Thriller, Picture Books, Pirates, Travel, Water

AGES: 3-7

Baby Blue Has the Blues

Kay Al-Ghani

This colorfully illustrated book tells the story of a baby Blue Whale, who longs to be included among the other creatures of the ocean, but is shunned because he is ‘different.’ The fish make fun of his size and won’t let him join in their games. However, when danger lurks in the form of a […]

Animals, Bullying, Emotion/ Feelings, Empathy, Friendship, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

Don’t Worry, Little Crab

Chris Haughton

In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they’re going for a dip in the sea. “This is going to be so great!” says Little Crab. But then Little Crab catches a first glimpse of the water… Oh. The waves! They’re ENORMOUS. “JEEPERS!” Will Little Crab be brave […]

Animals, Bravery, Funny, Growing Up & the Facts of Life, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

Iced Out

C K Smouha & Isabella Bunnell

Wilfred Walrus and Neville Narwhal are the only kids in Miss Blubber’s class who are not seals. Life is tough being the odd ones out – lunchtimes and football matches and school photos all present challenges to the two outliers. And they don’t even like each other very much! When Betty Beluga joins the class, […]

Bullying, Fiction, Friendship, Growing Up & the Facts of Life, Identity, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

A Boy and a Bear in a Boat

Dave Shelton

A boy and a bear go to sea, equipped with a suitcase, a comic book and a ukulele. They are only travelling a short distance and it really shouldn’t take long. But their journey doesn’t quite go to plan . . . Faced with turbulent storms, a terrifying sea monster and the rank remains of […]

Adventure, Animals, Fiction, Friendship, Water

AGES: 7-10

The Big Book Of The Blue

Yuval Zommer

Why do octopuses have eight arms? Why do crabs run sideways? Are jellyfish made of jelly? Yuval Zommer s beautiful new book provides the answers to these and many more fishy questions. His wonderfully quirky illustrations show off all kinds of slippery, shimmery and surprising sea creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, rays and seahorses. […]

Animals, Fiction, Natural History Museum, Tring, Non-fiction, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

The Street Beneath My Feet

Charlotte Guillain & Yuval Zommer

When you re walking along the city streets there s always so much to see and hear. But do you ever stop and look down? Have you ever wondered what s going on deep in the ground under your feet? What about in the countryside? What goes on underground there? Starting in the city, take […]

City, Nature/ Outdoors, Non-fiction, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

AGES: 7-10

Kiki and Bobo’s Sunny Day

Yasmeen Ismail

A charming lift-the-flap story book for very young children starring the delightful Kiki and Bobo. Join bouncy Kiki and shy Bobo for a day at the seaside in this charming lift-the-flap story, perfect for very young children. Kiki can’t wait to get to the beach and swim in the sea. But why isn’t Bobo […]

Adventure, Fiction, Nature/ Outdoors, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

Kiki and Bobo’s Birthday Surprise

Yasmeen Ismail

A hilarious lift-the-flap story book for very young children starring the delightful Kiki and Bobo. Meet Kiki and Bobo, the lively stars of this hilarious lift-the-flap story, perfect for very young children, about a very special day. Bobo knows today is special. So does Kiki. Both are planning a secret surprise party. But who […]

Celebration, Fiction, Friendship, Nature/ Outdoors, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

Cadi dan y Dwr

Bethan Gwanas

Mae Cadi’n mynd i gael picnic ar lan y môr. Wrth iddi orwedd mewn pwll dwr cynnes, braf, mae’n cael ei thynnu i lawr ac i lawr i waelod y môr mawr! Dyna pryd mae’n cwrdd â’i ffrind newydd, Mabli’r fôr-forwyn. Ond rhaid cadw’n ddigon pell oddi wrth ogof Morlais, y Morgi Mawr Gwyn… Stori […]

Adventure, Fairy tales and folk tales, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

Our Castle By the Sea

Lucy Strange

England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, Pet’s world has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories about sea monsters. But now the clifftops are a terrifying battleground, and her family is torn apart. This is the story of a girl who is small, afraid and unnoticed. A girl who freezes with […]

Bletchley Park, Chiltern Open Air Museum, Historical Fiction, Magic, War, Water, World Wars 1&2

AGES: 10-12

AGES: 12-14

AGES: 14+

Zeki Can Swim

Anna McQuinn & Ruth Hearson

Swimming lessons are such fun! Zeki and his friends swish and swoosh, splish and sploosh.

Family, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

Pattan’s Pumpkin

Chitra Soundar

An exciting, vibrantly illustrated Flood Story from India

Family, Folklore & Folk Tales, Food, Multicultural/international, Myths and Legends, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 3-7

Anna Hibiscus

Atinuke

A collection of four linked stories of family life set in modern west Africa.

Adventure, Food, Multicultural/international, Picture Books, Water

AGES: 7-10

Smart About Sharks

Owen Davey

It’s time to learn about the sea’s most feared (and most misunderstood) residents: sharks!

Animals, Environment/Climate Change, Non-fiction, Picture Books, School/ Learning, Water

AGES: 7-10

Steampunk Pirates: The Leaky Battery Sets Sail

Gareth P Jones

Wanted: Dead or Alive! (Or smashed into little bits and delivered in boxes.) The robotic Steampunk Pirates are roaming the high seas, hunting for gold!

Adventure, Fiction, Funny, Maps, Pirates, Water

AGES: 7-10

Cats Ahoy!

Peter Bently

When Alfonso the cat hears there’s a boat coming into harbour carrying the largest ever catch of haddock, he hatches a plan.

Animals, Funny, Picture Books, Pirates, Water

AGES: 3-7

Can you Catch a Mermaid?

Jane Ray

Have you ever seen a mermaid? Eliza has!

Fairy tales and folk tales, Friendship, Picture Books, Self-discovery, Water

AGES: 3-7

Baba’s Gift

Beverley Naidoo

Lindi and her brother go to the sea with their grandmother, taking a little wooden boat to play with that their grandfather has made.

Family, Multicultural/international, Picture Books, Travel, Water

AGES: 3-7

Captain Beastlie’s Pirate Party

Lucy Coats

Who’s the grubbiest pirate on the high seas? Why, it’s Captain Beastlie, me hearties!

Funny, Picture Books, Pirates, Water

AGES: 3-7