The Sea, the Storm, and the Mangrove Tangle by Lynne Cherry

The Sea, the Storm, and the Mangrove Tangle
Written by Lynne Cherry
Picture book 3

This book was very informational. I loved how it talked about all of the plants and animals that work together to create the ecosystem they live in. It had a lot of connections that could be put into use in the classroom. Integrating it with science would be the main one. You could teach about ecosystems or different animals from those ecosystems. It would be a fun project for third or fourth graders to build their own replica ecosystem. That would be a great way to incorporate art within the lesson as well. I really enjoyed that it talked about how the mangroves are being non-existent. It is important for children to know what is going on in the world and for them to think of idea on how to fix the issues. Some of the issues may be too big for the child to fix on his or her own, but you allow the child to get creative with idea that everyone could do together! I love the environment and learning about different ecosystems and animals that live there. This book was fun and informational. The illustrations of the different animals and how they work together are beautiful. They really allow you to see the animals in the ecosystem together, not just individually. It would be great for any classroom or any home!