Coral Reefs: A Journey Through an Aquatic World Full of Wonder

This book is gorgeous, that pretty much covers it. The illustrations take the reader on a journey over and around a coral reef. Even without the words, I could easily follow the story. I love the idea of a book taking the reader on a journey to somewhere they may never be able to go in real life. This suits my lifestyle of armchair adventuring. The text does add a great deal of information, a little too much for a read-a-loud I discovered, especially when the students kept interrupting to share things they knew. The students definitely found the bright and colorful illustrations appealing, as did I. It took some of the students a little time to figure out why the coral reef was growing in a building, but once they figured it out they really got into it. This is a great book for sharing, there is so much to share and talk about. I highly recommend it for those who have any interest in the natural world. If you haven't read Chin's Redwoods as well, I recommend that one also.

I have to admit, I am buying most of Jason Chinʼs books because I love his illustrations. He is incredibly creative and clever and his books inspire me on my painting journey.

My kids and I love this book. They studied the underwater world for science in school this year and this book was a perfect supplement. The art is beautiful and draws us in; the text is very informative but not dry. It's a book they'll pick up and look through even if it's not assigned to them; to me, that's the mark of a good "educational" book.

The Texas Blueboonet winner is a favorite in our classroom. The beautiful journey through various coral reefs is wonderful with great factual information for 5th grade students. This book woud be appropriate for 2nd - 6th also. Beautiful illustrations. I may have to buy another copy, because my students fight over who gets to read it daily.

Was used and not quite "like new" but not bad -- fixed a few tears with tape.

Coral Reefs is a beautiful book with fanciful illustrations, and a nice 'swim' through the reef.

Awesome What a cool book nice I love it I like the turtles. I wish I was there too that was an extreme book it's nice to have a cool book nice to see the turtles The first time in their lives to see the turtles The only way I like the first place of the world is a great way to see the first place for the turtles Face it you are awesome and under the world

Bought for our rising 1st grade because it was on the summer reading program. A little advanced but great story and beautiful illustrations.

Excellent idea of incorporating the frame into the story.

My kids live it and it’s very educational

As usual Jason Chin exceeds expectations with this captivating book about our coral reefs and their inhabitants. Stunning, imaginative illustrations accompanying the rich amount of facts turn this book into a real page turner.