This is a children’s non-fiction book focused on an adventure at an aquarium. It has chapter previews at the beginning of each chapter with keywords, pause and think ahead, and other interesting information. Each chapter ends with a pause and think back section. The writing and graphics are simple and interesting for children.

This book.was very informative and provides lots of facts in an accessible way about various aquarium life. However, I found the layout of the book with the first child doing an interview, then another doing research, etc, a little forced and distracting from the information the book gives.

I live near the Chicago aquarium and really appreciate this teaching tool. It presents in three sections, each telling a story about a visit to an aquarium and covers a variety of topics related to aquatic animals, including reptiles, their habitats, and life cycles. Well done!
The illustrations by Mariana Boune are meaningful/educational, intricate, colorful, and FUN!
Well suited for reading WITH someone any age from 7 - 11 and up, especially ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected eGalley on Adobe Digital Editions from Developmental Texts | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles via NetGalley. Thank you!
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The Big Aquarium Adventure reads as a level 2 picture book. It has great visuals, but the plot is more geared to emotional regulation than science, as two older boys talk about fear of participating in the petting skate exhibit. This can be a good reference resource for emotional regulation of older students who are also low level readers.

This book is structured in three sections, each telling a story about a visit to an aquarium. The illustrations feature thought bubbles, giving readers insight into the characters' thoughts as they work or interact with others.

Ideal for a science curriculum, the book covers a variety of topics related to aquatic animals, including reptiles, their habitats, and life cycles. Specific focus is given to turtles and frogs.

Each section begins and ends with reflection questions, encouraging readers to engage with the material. The title incorporates literacy elements, and prompts and recall questions at the back of the book help reinforce learning. This makes it a great resource for facilitating lesson planning.

Additionally, the book includes graphic organizer activities and numeracy prompts, making it a versatile tool for educators. It also offers calming activities, promoting a balanced and focused approach to learning.

This book was a cute story and I would highly recommend as a classroom resource! The style and layout of the book is appealing to kids, with a mix of illustrations and realistic photos of the sea creatures. The book is divided into separate conversational sections, with engaging learning activities in between. Overall, this was a wonderful read for my child, especially considering we are along the Gulf Coast!

This was a really cute graphic novel. I enjoyed reading it and seeing the amazing artwork. My library will definitely be purchasing this for our colleciton.

This was a great children’s book and the cover caught my eye. I thought it was great that it had facts about sea life and it was cute that it was about an aquarium.
This would be a great classroom read.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and Developmental Texts for the ebook.

I LET MY SIX YEAR OLD READ THIS ONE AND SHE GIVES IT FOUR STARS. She loves all things aquarium related and specifically loves the Baltimore one so this was right up her alley! Thank you NetGalley, for starting her on ARCs at a young age. :)

This is a great book for late elementary/early middle schoolers of how to write a story. The story itself is really interesting, sharing many facts about animals. There is an interactive portion which asks readers about their own experiences with aquariums and sealife.

If I am perfectly honest with you, I did not like the delivery of this book and I didn't find it to be interesting. I am, however, 33 years old. My 6 year old saw and snatched it out of my hands and has not put it down. He excitedly showed me Stephen's frog.

He is not the kind of kid who snatched things, either so this was a big deal!

He says he loves the art and the characters, he likes Stephen the most and feels like he relates to him the most.

What a cute read! I read this to my son and he was enthralled with all of the information presented. I love how educational this book is! A must read for sure!

Alex interviews Stephen about his visit to the aquarium. Here, we learn about fish that live in salt and fresh water, scary sharks, frogs, turtles, stingrays, etc. Stephen outlines interesting facts about all the fish he encountered, including life cycles and what areas of the country they can be found. The story is very interactive and would be enjoyed in the classroom. The glossary at the end of the book is a helpful addition for young readers.

A great children’s novel that has a good storyline and will aid in learning. Not only does the book provide facts and information about the sea life, it also provides great information about how to lay out facts and report on them. This is an interesting concept that is sure to help the young readers become better at writing and reporting.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a cute children’s novel about an aquarium and though it worked well for the genre. I thought it would work as a learning tool and has great illustrations that worked overall. Nancy Roop has a great writing style and am excited to read more.

I thought this was such a fun and interactive book! This is especially great for anyone who is interested in aquamarine life! It felt really nostalgic because it reminded me of the old children's books I used to read when I was younger that were informative, but still easy to read and comprehend! I also really like how there were other themes discussed, such as the teamwork between Alex and Jordan and the anxiousness that Stephen felt. I wasn't expecting the book to dive into these topics, but they're so important to touch upon which I really appreciated as a reader. The questions at the end are also really great and the practice interview is a genius idea! Great book that I can definitely see older kids enjoying!

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This is a brilliant little book telling the story of Stephen, who is easily recognised as being autistic, and his retelling of his trip to the aquarium to his friends. There are string educational elements as well as social connections.
I am reviewing this book as someone who has worked in a professional capacity in reviewing children’s books based on diversity, and this book does a good job of representing autism in a discreet yet true way.
I am also an autistic reviewer (whose special interest is aquariums and sharks) and I felt a kinship to Stephen and appreciate the small nods to his autism and his friends reactions to the way he reacts.
Finally, I am someone who works in childcare, and I would definitely recommend this as a book to teach children a little bit about social interaction and specific interests!

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

The Big Aquarium Adventure shows Alex and Jordan interviewing Stephen about his trip to the aquarium. The content is provided in several ways and then there are follow up questions at the end.

When I saw the cover of this book, I thought that it would merely be informative (about sea life), but was happy to see that it also addressed how to deal with anxious feelings in a tangible way (we find out that he was nervous during part of his visit).

The format of the book would be easy to utilize in a classroom setting and touches on a lot of content and how to assess understanding.

Thanks to Developmental Texts and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.