9 Beach Picture Books That Perfectly Capture the Magic of the Sea

These reads are a must-have for an unforgettable summer.

Jun 21, 2019

Ages

3-8

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Image From "Beach" by Elisha Cooper, published by Scholastic Inc.

Jun 21, 2019

Sandy toes, the familiar scent of sunscreen, and all those cute snapshots of your kids building sand castles — life is simply good on the beach. 

Whether you need something to keep them busy when they’re stretched out on a towel after lunch, or you want to continue the fun on the car ride home, these reads will inspire a love for the sea. (And if you’re far from the nearest coast, they’ll still teach your little reader new words and phrases, like “hermit crab” or “coral reef.”)

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