Color My Coral

Color My Coral is a children’s storybook that takes readers on an adventurous dive into “turbulent seawaters” for a “deeper” look at the impact of pollution on coral reef habitat. Readers follow Loretta the Crab as she mistakes human garbage for “treasure” and injures the coral when she brings it home for decoration. This book contains many features that enhance literacy development such as vocabulary building, onomatopoeia and word sound repetition.  Kids are captivated by the book’s whimsical characters and delightful storyline while developing a valuable connection to the ocean and some of the marvelous creatures living there.  It’s a compelling tale that can lead to discussions about solutions to water pollution with children.