Count with Kelp: Counting and Colors for the Youngest Marine Biologists
Synopsis
Why count buttons or crayons when you can count sea otters? Dive beneath the waves and discover a magical kelp forest full of colorful ocean creatures—while learning numbers, colors, and marine biology! Perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, and early learners, Count with Kelp: Counting and Colors for the Youngest Marine Biologists introduces young readers to the wonders of the sea through playful rhyme and fascinating sea life facts. From ten sea otters floating on the surface to one giant kelp swaying below, children will meet a cast of real ocean animals that live along the California coast. This vibrant children’s picture book blends STEM learning and storytelling, helping kids build counting skills, color recognition, and a love of nature—all at the same time. Each page invites children to observe, count, and name the creatures that call the kelp forest home. At the back of the book, a Fun-Fact Glossary shares simple scientific details about each species—perfect for curious kids and parents who love to learn together. You’ll discover what sea otters eat, where the tiniest creatures like to hide, and how they all live on giant kelp together! Written by Charlotte Stevenson, who studied marine biology and spent years scuba diving in Monterey Bay, this book offers a rare blend of authentic science and fun child-friendly images.
Book info
Publisher:
Independently published
Release date:
2025-05-16
Book category
Picture books
Language:
English
ISBN:
979-8998848919
About Charlotte Stevenson
Charlotte Stevenson writes at the intersection of nature and heart. In addition to self-publishing several children’s picture books, she has published a number of articles with the Centers for Humans and Nature, American Literary Review, Chestnut Review, Undark, The New York Times, Oceanography, and more. She holds an M.A. in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins University, as well as an M.S. and a B.S. in Biology from Stanford University. Charlotte is a mom of two children and too many animals. She found that animals and nature were some of the best teachers and guides for her kids as they grew up.
Additional Info
🌊 Perfect for: Ocean-loving kids ages 2–6 Parents, teachers, and homeschoolers seeking nature-themed educational books Early STEM, counting, color, and marine biology lessons 💙 Inside You’ll Find: Gentle, rhyming text that invites participation and counting Bright illustrations inspired by the Monterey Bay kelp forest Simple explanations of real ocean ecology and sea creature behavior A bonus Fun-Fact Glossary to inspire learning beyond the story Whether read aloud at bedtime or explored in a classroom, Count with Kelp: Counting and Colors for the Youngest Marine Biologists celebrates the beauty of the ocean and shows children that learning numbers and colors can be an underwater adventure!