“Earth’s Beating Heart”: 12 Coastal-Themed Books to Help Kids Grow Their Understanding and Empathy

From the Arctic to the Antarctic and from the smallest bioluminescent organism to the biggest whales, this season’s selections take readers through the world’s oceans and introduce them to a range of incredible species.

Nov 24, 2022 | 2,000 words, about 10 minutes

Turning the Tide: 13 New Books to Get Kids Reading and Exploring Nature

From solo sojourns to the seashore to family expeditions out at sea, this season’s selections will inspire you and the little ones in your life to embark on coastal adventures.

Jun 30, 2022 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes

Fourteen New Coastal Kids’ Books to Entertain and Inspire Readers of All Ages

This season’s selections feature guessing games, solutions to plastic pollution, and some gnarly narwhals.

Nov 25, 2021 | 2,900 words, about 15 minutes

“Your Heart Never Forgets the Story”: 12 New Coastal Kids’ Books to Remember

From board books featuring Indigenous art to picture books highlighting solutions to the plastic problem, this season’s selections teach children about caring for the environment and each other.

Jul 8, 2021 | 2,400 words, about 12 minutes

Seaspiracy Harms More Than It Educates

The appeal of the Netflix hit is that it suggests there’s one solution to the ocean’s woes. That’s not true. A marine ecologist explains.

Apr 5, 2021 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Gods of the Storm

Two books offer perspectives on how humans shape the fate of whales and influence the weather.

Dec 8, 2020 | 1,300 words, about 6 minutes

Eleven New Coastal Books to Help Kids (and Adults) Destress

This season’s selections feature strong female characters, adventurous otters, and singing whales.

Dec 3, 2020 | 2,100 words, about 10 minutes

A New Wave of Coastal Kids’ Books to Dive into This Summer

This season’s selections feature superstar killer whales and some long-overdue diverse characters.

Jul 2, 2020 | 1,800 words, about 9 minutes