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The Big Book of the Blue is an illustrated children's book about sea creatures, with quirky artwork and facts covering animals including turtles, whales, sharks, rays and seahorses. Its 64-page length and listed reading age make it suited to short shared-reading sessions and browsing with younger children.
At a glance
- Illustrated introduction to ocean animals, including octopuses, crabs, jellyfish, sea turtles, whales, sharks, rays and seahorses.
- The book combines quirky artwork with brief facts and answers to questions about sea creatures.
- Nominated for the 2019 Kate Greenaway Medal.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad mix of sea life gives children several animal topics to explore in one book.
- Customer feedback highlights the illustrations and says the sea-creature facts are accessible and educational for younger children.
- Large listed dimensions may suit shared viewing of the illustrations.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Thames and Hudson Ltd |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 10 May 2018 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 64 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0500651191 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0500651193 |
| Reading age | 4 - 7 years, from customers |
| Grade level | Pre-school and up |
| Weight listed | 750 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23.9 x 34.8 x 2.2 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listed reading age is attributed to customers, while the grade level is given separately as pre-school and up. Treat these as guidance rather than a guaranteed fit for every child.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families looking for an illustrated introduction to ocean animals for younger children.
- Adults seeking a book to browse or read together, with visual detail and accessible animal facts.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for an advanced reference book or detailed scientific treatment of marine life.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the illustrations and describes the book as informative and educational, with sea-creature facts that younger children can absorb. That makes it a potentially engaging choice for browsing together, while the listed 64-page length and ocean-life subject give a sense of its scope. Ratings are strongly favourable overall, but star ratings alone do not show which specific features drove each response.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the illustrations and report that the facts are accessible and educational for younger children.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does The Big Book of the Blue cover?
It introduces sea creatures such as octopuses, crabs, jellyfish, sea turtles, whales, sharks, rays and seahorses, using illustrations and facts.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 64 pages.
What age is it listed for?
The listing gives a customer-attributed reading age of 4–7 years and a grade level of pre-school and up. These are broad guides, not a guarantee of suitability.
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