The Fish and the Underwater Bird
The Fish and the Underwater Bird
A picture book about curiosity, patience and asking for help, ages 3–7
Seaya is a proud collector of pebbles, shells and corals. But one day she finds a treasure she has never seen before… and it goes tick-tock!
Calling on the other fish in the ocean, Seaya sets out to find answers.
What ticking, tocking treasure has Seaya really discovered?
Written by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Alvin Adhi. Book 2 of the Waves and Tales series.
Award
Readers’ Favorite 2023 – Bronze Medal, Children – Grade K-3rd
A treasure hunt with a message
A story about curiosity, patience and finding answers together
What kids take away
- Being curious is the start of every discovery.
- It’s okay not to know the answer right away.
- Asking others for help is a smart thing to do.
- Patience helps us solve a puzzle.
- Every friend knows something different.
Read it together: 3 questions to ask
- What do you like to collect?
- Who did Seaya ask for help, and what did they say?
- What would you do if you found a mystery treasure?
Free coloring book: color Seaya and her underwater world! There’s a free lesson plan about helpfulness in the Free Printables, too.
What parents say
Parents say the story is sweet, fun and easy to follow, with a valuable lesson, and that kids enjoy guessing what Seaya’s mystery treasure is.
Book details
- Ages 3–7, read-aloud picture book
- Written by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Alvin Adhi
- Series: Waves and Tales, book 2
- Pages: 43
- ISBN: 978-3949736124 (paperback)
- Editions: Paperback, hardcover and Kindle