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I Hear You, Ocean

by Kallie George
Carmen Mok
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This joyful and soothing book about ocean sounds for kids 3-7 will transport readers to the seaside.
When a child visits the ocean with his little brother, he whispers to him, "The ocean has lots to say, if you listen." Together, they hear wondrous things, like the rumble of pebbles tumbling and filling the beach with shiny gems, the bark of a seal playing peekaboo, and the whooshing of a shell murmuring messages.
The second book in the Sounds of Nature Series for young children, I Hear You, Ocean is an excellent resource for outdoor education and social-emotional learning, helping to teach:
  • How to engage with nature in fun and respectful ways
  • Mindfulness and empathy with the world around us
  • Positive and gentle play with younger siblings
  • The ocean makes magical sounds—you just have to listen!
    • Book #2 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.<>

    • Creators

    • Series

      Sounds of Nature

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      September 27, 2022

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781771647403
      Kindle restrictions

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • Lexile® Measure: 430
      • Text Difficulty: 1-2

    • Reviews

      • Kirkus

        July 15, 2022
        A family enjoys the glorious sounds of the ocean until the sun sets. Two children listen to, imitate, and frolic along to the sounds of the sea, from roaring waves to barking seals. Sometimes they stand still to savor the whooshing of a seashell held to the ear; other times, they leap high while mimicking the "skree, skree" of a seabird. As the day goes on, the smaller child grows sleepy until finally both children fall asleep in the arms of their grown-ups. Washes of muted jewel tones and soft pencil lines invite readers to enjoy oceanside delights. With just a few sentences per page, the narrative skips along with a focus on auditory perception. Although the cozy ending denotes a bedtime story, the impulse to imitate flying birds and scuttling crabs may serve as an energetic rather than soporific catalyst. The generalized text and illustrations allow for many to draw connections to their own oceanside adventures, but other readers may wonder, for instance, which species of seabird says "skree, skree." The two brown-haired children, one with curly hair and the other with straight hair, have brown skin and dots for eyes. One grown-up has long blond hair and pale skin, and the other has brown curly hair and brown skin. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A solid seaside escapade that will sit nicely alongside other books on the five senses. (Picture book. 3-5)

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      • School Library Journal

        October 28, 2022

        K-Gr 2-A book that encourages readers to listen to more than just the sounds of waves. The kids who explore the beach listen to crabs, seagulls, even the sand itself. Onomatopoeic words introduce each new subject, making this book a persuasive read-aloud; however, some of the sounds are a stretch to match with their subjects. Also, the author chooses to use a heart icon instead of the word "love" on the final page. No other pictographs are used. The children have brown skin; one of their accompanying adults is Black, with dark hair, and the other is white, with red hair. Everyone has friendly, smiling faces, even the animals. The illustrations take a unique approach by not setting this beach book in a hot summer season; the characters wear long pants and jackets as they explore the rocky shores. Coral, tide pools, and a coastal sunset are all lovingly rendered. VERDICT A love letter to an autumnal beach and a charming read-aloud, but not essential. -Chance Lee Joyner

        Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    Kindle restrictions

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • Lexile® Measure:430
    • Text Difficulty:1-2

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