Storytime Theme: Fish
With many libraries using the “Oceans of Possibilities” theme this year for summer reading, I wouldn’t be surprised to find that there will be a lot of fish-themed storytimes! There’s a wide variety of fish books out there for kids from the ocean, to pets, lakes to rivers, and a whole lot more. Today, I’ve pulled together a list that encompasses a little bit of everything. Don’t forget that nonfiction books can work really well in a storytime setting. And that you don’t necessarily have to read them cover to cover. Maybe you ask a fish question of the day and use the nonfiction book to find the answer!
This storytime theme can work in a library, preschool, childcare, or home setting, so don’t get overwhelmed by all the ideas. Take the parts that work for you and leave the rest! And remember, just keep swimming, just keep swimming…
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Storytime Theme: Fish
Books
- Fabulous Fishes by Susan Stockdale
- Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts About Fascinating Fish by Debra Kempf Shumaker, illustrated by Claire Powell
- Goldfish on Vacation by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by Leo Espinosa
- Happy by Mies Van Hout
- Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins
- Not Norman: A Goldfish Story by Kelly Bennett, illustrated by Noah Z. Jones
- Swim, Fish! Explore the Coral Reef by Susan Neuman
- This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
- The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist, illustrated by Julia Gorton
Songs
- Bubble, Bubble, Pop! – Jbrary / Literacious
- Fish Bowl – Pasadena Library
- Slippery Fish- Jbrary
Activities
- Visit a local aquarium or see if they have any videos or live feeds for a program
- Sticky Fish – Toddler Approved
- Handprint Fish Puppets – Glued to My Crafts
- Celery Stamping Fish – Crafty Morning
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