As The Sun Rises: Morning in Mazatlan (Tales of Mazatlán)

Written and Illustrated by Carolyn Watson-Dubitsch

A beautiful, multicultural picture book for preschoolers and kindergarten children.

The story relates the experience of two Mexican children who accompany their fisherman father to the beach. They observe him digging for clams and oysters. Later, they see a sea turtle on the beach.

As the day goes on, the tourist spot comes alive. Beachgoers and vendors teach readers about Mexican culture and food. As a bonus, the readers are treated to a native recipe.

Beautiful illustrations accompany the simple but moving multicultural tale.

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Starfish Super Squad 1 – A Mystery Map

Written and Illustrated by Tama M.

Shelly and Spike are two starfish playing hide and seek in the ocean when Spike gets trapped under a seashell. They will need a new friend and teamwork to set him free.

When the two friends discover a treasure map, they are eager to set forth on an adventure. As they bring readers on the journey, they will learn about ocean currents, sea turtles, and stingrays. The illustrations are bright and colorful. The text vocabulary includes analogies and onomatopoeia that make it fun to read out loud.

This book is part of a series. While I enjoyed the tale, readers will need to purchase the second book to find out its conclusion. Recommended especially for primary grade readers.