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Description
Join the daily adventures of sea otters as they float, play, and dive for dinner in their ocean home. Bold, full-color photos and short, simple sentences show how these furry, whiskered mammals groom, hunt, and rest together. Written for beginning readers in kindergarten through third grade, the book uses picture labels to reinforce new words. This Level 1 reader offers a close-up look at a day in the life of sea otters for young learners.
Quick Summary
If you've got a little one who's obsessed with ocean animals, this tiny book is a perfect pick it's only 118 words, so brand-new readers can totally handle it themselves while still learning real facts about sea otters. The photos from DK are gorgeous, showing otters floating on their backs, cracking shells with rocks, and splashing around, which is exactly the kind of stuff kids this age find hilarious and fascinating. It works great as a read-alone for kindergarteners through second graders, or as a quick bedtime story for younger kids who love animals. Parents will appreciate that it's straightforward nonfiction without anything scary just a warm, simple look at how clever and adorable these creatures are. If your kid devours this and wants more ocean fun, check out National Geographic Kids "Sea Otters" for additional photos and facts at about the same reading level.