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I read the tagged book to two UTK classes today. It's written so it can be sung, with each spread a verse about a different ocean animal. The tune is written out in the back, so although I wasn't sure if the classes would like the book read or sung, I was ready for either. The majority voted for me to sing it, and when I got to the end of each verse, they applauded. I know they're all under 6 years old, but it was still gratifying.

“So did Sandy's tail.”

This book would be great to explain homophones to older grades as the title is a play on words. There is also personification as the main character draws the tail in the sand- “swish-swoosh.” There is also repetition throughout the story.

A Beach Tail by Karen Lynn Williams published in 2010 follows a young main character as he creates a drawing in the sand who he names Sandy. The pictures are of the perspective of the young boy as he continues on and on with the tail of Sandy. The almost grainy looking illustrations help bring a nostalgic feel to the picture book. In the end, Sandy becomes more useful than just a fun activity.

“ Ocean animals have special adaptations”

This book would be great for a beginning reader, especially if they have an interest in the ocean and animals. This also would be a good classroom lesson to do with maybe kindergartners.

I love with the offers use actual pictures instead of illustrations in this book. This book does feel very young though. I definitely wouldn‘t have it in an older elementary classroom.

The watercolor paintings in this book are amazing. #ISpyBingoNovember @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks

“Swish Swoosh”

This book would be great to explain homophones to older grades as the title is a play on words. There is also personification as the main character draws the tail in the sand- “swish-swoosh“. There is also repetition throughout the story.