Videos and books for kids

Here are some suggestions for kid-friendly videos and books. We are looking for kids to review the following books and videos. Send us your review (either by email or mail), less than 100 words, and be sure to include your first name and age. If chosen, we may post your review online. If you are aged 18 or under, please get your parent/guardian's permission before and whenever you provide personal information.

Videos:

AWESOME Whales for Kids – over an hour of whales and dolphins!

	Salt & Friends – this ‘best nature program in the world’ describes individual humpback whales, “named” by researchers, as well as their family trees.
	MacGillivray Freeman’s Dolphins – learn about dolphins and the marine environment where they live. http://www.dolphinsfilm.com/
	Whale Rider (rated PG 13) http://www.whaleriderthemovie.co.nz/ – a family drama that takes place on the coast of New Zealand. The Whangara people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. A 12 year old girl named Pai must learn to be a leader to save her tribe.

Books:

	Meeting Dolphins by Kathleen Dudzinski – A biologist describes how she got started in the field of marine science and what it’s like studying dolphin communication.
	This Morning I Met a Whale by Michael Morpurgo – a boy named Michael develops a special relationship with a stranded whale and learns about protecting and conserving the ocean.
	Zabu by Doris Thomas – A young orca is separated from his family by a fishing net and sets out to reunite with them.
	The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera – Tells the tale of a little girl named Kahu and her family's struggle to bring balance back to their Maori tribe.