A sea turtle swimming among jellyfish in the coral.

Summer Showcase

“Iris and the Turtles” by Malanie Mathis Miller cover. A young girl is floating on her back with a sea turtle swimming on either side of her. There are also many fish in the water.Looking for some great sea reads? The  Children’s Book Council Summer Showcase: An Ocean of Stories celebrates books that spotlight water in its various forms as it inspires imagination, fuels adventures, and sustains life. Whether a day at the beach or a suburban garden hose, a city fire hydrant or a fountain, dancing in the rain or facing a wave, water in the summer is full of wonder, every encounter an ocean of stories.

Our beautifully illustrated Iris and the Turtles is there as well as many wonderful stories about water, creatures, and oceans! You can even download the list of books as a pdf to help you in your search.