Buddingbookworms
JUNE 2025 | ISSUE 11
ZOO & AQUARIUM MONTH READ THESE!
Join Sophie & Goose in adventure at the zoo. They learn new animal sounds and see new friends that are perfect for introducing your little one to zoo animals or prepping for a trip to the zoo.
Ever wondered how aquarium’s got started? Well pick this up to read about Jeanne Villepreux-Power a seamstress who moved to the oceanside and wanted to bring the things she found with her home. Filled with fun illustrations and imagery this is such a fun read.
All is calm at the zoo until some new construction friends join! It’s noise city as the bulldozers, trucks, and more dig and roar alongside the animals
This book is based on the mostly true story of Inky, an octopus who escaped from the National Aquarium of New Zealand in 2016. Follow Inky as he retires from ocean life at the aquarium but one day gets the urge to do another escape: but this time out of his tank!
A funny story about a young boy who keeps finding large animals in his soup at the restaurant. Where could they possibly be coming from? Read more to find out!
Five fish love living in their tank and being friends! Oh also there’s a snail but they don’t really pay attention to it. But things get a little wild when a castle gets added to the tank and it seems like only an unlikely hero can save the fish!
autho
Jess Keating
J e s s K e a t i n g i s a b e s t s e l l i n g a u t h o r o f m o r e t h a n 2 0 b o o k s . A l o n g w i t h b e i n g a w r i t e r a n d a n a r t i s t , s h e i s a l s o a s c i e n t i s t w i t h d e g r e e s i n z o o l o g y , s c i e n c e a n d p h i l o s o p h y . K e a t i n g t a k e s a n i n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y a p p r o a c h t o h e r w o r k , h i g h l i g h t i n g b o t h t h e s c i e n c e a n d s o u l o f t h e n a t u r a l w o r l d . K e a t i n g ’ s s t o r i e s a r e c e n t e r e d a r o u n d c u r i o s i t y , c r e a t i v i t y a n d h e l p i n g c h i l d r e n d i s c o v e r t h e m a g i c o f b i o d i v e r s i t y . K e a t i n g h a s e x p l o r e d m a n y
e n t r e p r e n e u r i a l v e n t u r e s i n h e r l i f e i n c l u d i n g s i n g i n g , s c u l p t i n g , p h o t o g r a p h y a n d w i l d l i f e r e h a b i l i t a t i o
BEYOND THE BOOK:
Take a break from the heat and give these (allergy friendly!) fruit popsicles a try This article has the recipe for multiple flavors including strawberry, lime, orange and more! Recipe is linked above!
Celebrate the summer season by making this DIY sun catcher! This activity will get your kiddo outside and you will have a fabulous decoration to enjoy all summer long! Activity is linked above!
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and cool down with water activities! Magic potions, water painting, frog ponds and color mixing--This article (linked above!) has all the best ideas for interactive water play!
PHOTO CRED: Nora Cooks
PHOTO CRED: Fox Farm Home
PHOTO CRED: PickleBums