The Secret Life of the Sea Otter
by Laurence Pringle; illus. by Kate Garchinsky
32 pages; ages 6-9
Astra Young Readers, 2022
theme: otters, nature, ocean
Lutris takes a nap. She has been busy all morning, diving underwater to hunt for food.
This book shows up-close-and-personal what the daily life of a sea otter is like – and it’s not all floating in a bed of kelp. Clams may be easy to harvest, but then Lutris has to smack them open. Fortunately she has a rock for that – and a place to tuck it away safely until she needs it again. Wait! Otters have pockets? We also watch a baby sea otter grow, learn how otters communicate with each other, and how otters use strands of kelp in their child care strategy.
What I like about this book: In addition to learning about otter pockets, we learn so many other sea otter facts. Here’s a fact: I know my otter-crazy kid would have loved this book! There is also back matter where parents (or older readers) can learn more about sea otters.
Beyond the Books:
Check out these ocean and otter-related books: Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean and If You Take Away the Otter
Do you have an Otter Pocket? Check out this short video showing how Luna uses her pocket. You can learn more about sea otters here.
Make a paper bag sea otter puppet. Then have your otter tell a story about life in the ocean. Instructions and downloadable template for otter parts here.
Watch Sea Otters! If you don’t live close to an aquarium or ocean, check out this live Sea Otter cam. Warning: it is very relaxing.... you might just want to stay for awhile. So grab your beach chair and thermos of lemonade.
We’ll join Perfect Picture Book Friday once they resume. It’s a wonderful gathering where bloggers share great picture books at Susanna Leonard Hill's website. Review copy provided by the publisher.
I don't think there is much that is cuter than an otter. This looks like a terrific book. Thanks for the heads up. I will check it out.
ReplyDeleteAs a "big" Sea-otter loving kid," I still love this book. Lawrence Pringle's book are always amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a swee book -- kids will adore that cover and want to know more about otters. I love how each species adapts in its own way. Great share. Think a grandchild would like this book.
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