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5 Minute Ocean Stories

True Tales from the Sea
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Dive into the world of oceans with this lavish read-aloud non-fiction collection. Each read-aloud, 5-minute story celebrates life in our oceans, from the deepest sea to the brightest coral reef. 10 read-aloud stories include: The Clownfish, the Anemone and the Big Coral Reef The Great White... Read More
Format: Hardback
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5 Minute Ocean Stories

New in our bestselling 5 Minute Stories series, 9 read-aloud, 5-minute stories invite young readers to dive into the ocean.

New in our bestselling 5 Minute Stories series, 10 read-aloud, 5-minute stories invite young readers to dive into the ocean.

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Dive into the world of oceans with this lavish read-aloud non-fiction collection.

Each read-aloud, 5-minute story celebrates life in our oceans, from the deepest sea to the brightest coral reef.

10 read-aloud stories include:

  • The Clownfish, the Anemone and the Big Coral Reef
  • The Great White Shark's Tooth Machine
  • The Song of the Humpback Whale
  • The Time-Travelling Immortal Jellyfish
  • The Migration of the Magic Eel
  • The Shape-Shifting Octopus
  • The Dance of the Acrobatic Dolphin
  • The Salty Tears of the Sea Turtle
  • The Darkness of the Deep-Sea Anglerfish

At the end of each story, explore an informative 'all about' page and learn further information on scientific concepts such as life cycles, migration, reproduction, the food chain, and much more.

This gorgeous anthology storybook for children 5+ features:

  • Accessible natural history in a 5-minute story format
  • Facts to engage the most curious child, with each story ending with a non-fiction information page to explain more about what has been seen in each story
  • Adorable characters from Instagram star Mona K
  • A stunning silver foil cover

Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, this is a gorgeously illustrated gift to inform and delight the youngest ocean lovers.

5 Minute Ocean Stories is part of the beautiful and informative 5-Minute Stories series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with 5-Minute Nature Stories or allow them to learn all about the human body, from the hairs in their nose to the nails on their toes, in 5-Minute Human Body Stories.

Praise for 5-Minute Nature Stories:

'A gift to inform and delight the youngest nature lovers' - Waterstones

Series: 5 Minute Stories

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915569301

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mona K.
  • Illustrated by Mona K.

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 297g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Gabby Dawnay is an award-winning author of children's books, a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine, and a scriptwriter for children's television. Her best-selling 'If I had a... ' picture book series been translated into more than 20 languages.

Native to Bulgaria, Mona K is passionate about drawing quirky faces and exploring the woods. She spends her time dabbling in arts and design, crafts with a purpose and occasionally baking cake-like goods.

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