Book Recommendations

How Cora Lost Her Color

By Ali Miller

Illustrated by Anastasia Yatsunenko

Published 2019, Ali Miller

Reading Age 5-12

Cara the coral polyp and her algae friend Zoey live together in the coral reef. But what happens to these best friends when the water gets too warm and Zoey and her family have to leave? Through colorful illustrations, this story demonstrates the interconnectedness of life in the coral reef and how human impact can disrupt this ecosystem. A message of concern and hope is conveyed to readers in an effort to encourage them to take action to continue protecting our ocean friends.

Save the Reef

By Bethany Stahl

Published 2022

Reading Age 4-10

After visiting a coral reef with his ocean friends, Liam is disappointed to find that it lacks vibrancy and color. Kelisha, Liam's mermaid friend, explains to him what coral bleaching is and how it occurs when ocean temperatures rise. As a group, the friends discuss various ways in which everyone can assist in saving coral reefs, regardless of where they live. Readers will be encouraged by the knowledge that coral reefs can be restored if we all work together.