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Resources for Tide Pool Storytime

Children’s Books:
J 578 769 Kop What do you find in a Tide Pool? By Megan Kop

J 577.69 Bre One Small place by the sea by Barbara Brenner, Illustrated by Tom Leonard

J 577.6 Fle The Tide Pool Waits by Candace Fleming, Illustrated by Amy Hevron

J 593.9 Hir Sea Stars by Kris Hirschmann

J 591.52 Along the seashore by Ann Cooper, Illustrated by Dorothy Emerling

J 594.1 Ste Seashells more than a home by Melissa Stewart, Illustrated by Sarah S. Brannen


Adult books:

577.69 Gri Living on the edge; a guide to tide pool animals, seaweeds, and seaside plants by Ruth Gortner Grierson
577.69 Wat Life between the tides by Les Watling


Additional items to check out at the library:

Seashore Mesh bags include fun scoops, shovels, buckets, castle forms, and other beach fun items.
Seashore Adventure Pack
Includes

50 Things to do at the beach by Easkey Britton

Take-along guide Seashells, crabs and sea stars by Christiane Kump Tibbitts, illustrated by Linda Garrow

-pouch with a magnifying glass and ziplock bag

-booklet with fun activities, QR Codes to access more information and tide pool locations in the area.

 

Websites:

Castine, ME Tide Chart

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Maine Island Trail Association  

New England Aquarium Educational Resources and Activities

Tide pool craft

Tide pool diorama

World Ocean Radio