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O is for Ocean
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Ideal for toddlers and young children beginning to learn their alphabet, as well as parents and educators interested in introducing early ocean life concepts through playful art and simple text.
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O is for Ocean invites toddlers to learn from A to Z about our amazing oceans and discover the kinds of plants, animals, and fun things we can find under the water.
This engaging collection of illustrations teaches children all about the plants, animals, and features of our beautiful oceans. Entries take the reader from A to Z and include things like A for Anemone, G for Great Barrier Reef, N for Narwhal, and S for Submarine.
Illustrator Greg Paprocki’s popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro mid-century art style that’s proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults.
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ISBN: 9781423663423
Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Format: Board book
Date Published: 04 April 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Illustration: 4/c Illustrations t/o
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 159.0mm
Height: 213.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Greg Paprocki works full-time as an illustrator and book designer. He has illustrated several Curious George books, the Little Leonardo series, and the BabyLit alphabet board books including S Is for Santa, B Is for Boo, E Is for Easter, and C Is for Camping. Released early last year in the new Count and Find series were Day of the Dead, Christmas, and Trees. Greg’s Gibbs Smith titles have sold over 581,952 copies. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska.
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