{"id":466,"date":"2020-08-31T20:11:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T10:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/?p=466"},"modified":"2022-01-02T18:38:21","modified_gmt":"2022-01-02T08:38:21","slug":"mama-ocean-new-release-picture-book-from-midnightsun-publishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/?p=466","title":{"rendered":"Mama Ocean &#8211; New Release Picture Book from MidnightSun Publishing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mama-Ocean-cover-no-background-xxx-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-473\" width=\"566\" height=\"694\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Title<\/strong>: Mama Ocean<\/li><li><strong>Author<\/strong>: Jane Jolly<\/li><li><strong>Illustrator<\/strong>: Sally Heinrich<\/li><li><strong>Publisher<\/strong>: MidnightSun Publishing <\/li><li><strong>Publication date<\/strong>: September 2020<\/li><li><strong>Themes<\/strong>: Ocean ecosystems, marine pollution, environmental stewardship<\/li><li><strong>Teacher notes<\/strong> can be accessed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/midnightsunpublishing.com\/2020\/07\/teacher-notes-mama-ocean\/\">MidnightSun Publishing website.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Mama Ocean\u2019 by Jane Jolly and Sally Heinrich is a charming cautionary tale about protecting the oceans. This picture book will transport you to the depths of the ocean as you follow the wise and majestic Mama Ocean, whose health reflects the quality of the marine environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this story, the strong and commanding Mama Ocean becomes sad and her concerned children (the sea creatures, of which there are many represented in this stunning story) attempt to lift her spirits by presenting her with attractive \u2018gifts\u2019 that they source from the ocean. Unfortunately, their resourcefulness does not seem to help Mama Ocean. Mama Ocean becomes increasingly unwell as \u201cshe was becoming bleached and frail. Her eyes were dulling\u201d. &nbsp;The sea creatures are not aware of the damaging effects of the \u2018gifts\u2019 they found bobbing around in their home and how they are responsible for making Mama Ocean sick. &nbsp;After deep reflection and a desire to help Mama Ocean, the sea creatures come to the realisation that the gifts are dangerous and harmful to the ocean. They declare, \u201cthis finery is fake\u201d and work together to rid the ocean of this toxic pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mama-Ocean-gifts-xxx2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mama-Ocean-gifts-xxx2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mama-Ocean-gifts-xxx2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mama-Ocean-gifts-xxx2-768x493.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mama-Ocean-adorned-with-gifts-xxx.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mama-Ocean-adorned-with-gifts-xxx.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mama-Ocean-adorned-with-gifts-xxx-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.readingopensdoors.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Mama-Ocean-adorned-with-gifts-xxx-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This picture book contains rich lyrical text that swirls through the pages and complements the enchanting illustrations. 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