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A little oyster wants to help clean the bay where he lives. View the book trailer for a peek inside the book.
Full description:
Olly the oyster lives in the Chesapeake Bay. He loves to drift with the currents, but Olly has been traveling his whole life and wants to settle down. He wants to do something important—help clean the Chesapeake Bay. But what can a little oyster do? He doesn’t have pincers or fingers or sharp teeth or legs and feet. Journey under the Chesapeake Bay with Olly’s little minnow friend and find out how Olly the Oyster Cleans the Bay.
Schiffer Books | Pre-K to grade 3 | 32 pp | 7×10 | Subject Categories: Science & Nature, Environment & Ecology, Water Books, Oceanography, Marine Life, and Self-esteem.
Reviews
“Charming, anthropomorphic illustrations enhance this simple and enjoyable story.” Midwest Book Review
“Delight your preschooler with Elaine Ann Allen’s rhythmic tale of Olly the Oyster, a determined little fellow who wants to help the Chesapeake Bay.”Bay Weekly, by Dotty Holcomb Doherty
“Author Elaine Ann Allen, a Marylander, gives young readers a unique glimpse into what goes on under water. Think glass-bottom boat in the form of a book with a good message.” SpinSheet, Chesapeake Bay Sailing
Book Trailer
Lesson Plans
For links to lesson plans, coloring pages, and puzzles click on the image below.
Toys and Gifts
My children used to love a little softy with their favorite books. I have selected a few from Amazon that I think would pair nicely with this book.
Crafts
Do you like to make crafts with your children? I find that reading stories stirs up the imagination and leads to creative energy for making something that is both hands-on and fun. Here are a few that go well with this book. Click on the images for details and instructions.
Blue Crab
Oyster Treasure Box
Oysters
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