Pelicans
Pelicans are an interesting and unusual sea bird, native to the Bay Area. This is a fun topic for a storytime. For a craft project, make: Fun Pelican Free Printable Craft for Kids - Simple Mom Project.
Collier, Grant. Dreaming of California. Pandora the pelican finally falls asleep and dreams of adventures in California.
Freeman, Don. Come Again, Pelican. Every summer, Ty and his family go camping at the same spot and are welcomed by a pelican.
Harvey, Roland. On the River. Roland and his pelican friend explore the Murray River.
Head, Mat. Warduff and the Pelican Pirates. A cat encounters pelican pirates at the harbor.
Leaf, Amy. Harry and the Pelican. A boy and his grandpa meet a pelican on the beach.
Martucci, John A. Peanut and Jelly, the Search for Butter. Peanut the pelican and Jelly the moon jellyfish search for a green sea turtle hatchling.
Wildsmith, Brian. Pelican. Paul finds a large egg that hatches. It is a pelican, and Paul teaches it how to fish.
Yuly, Toni. The Pelican Can! In this rhyming celebration of pelicans, the text asks a question that is answered by repeating the title: “Who can soar down close to the shore? The pelican can! The pelican can!”
Penny Peck, San Jose State University iSchool