1 / 4Usborne Seashore Sounds Sound Book
Usborne Seashore Sounds is an interactive nature sound book for young children, pairing ten seashore sounds with illustrated pages, cutout holes, and fingertrails. The sound panel has an on/off button, giving caregivers a way to switch it off between listening sessions.
At a glance
- Ten seashore sounds include calls from seagulls, squeaks from dolphins, and wave sounds.
- Illustrations include details for children and caregivers to notice and discuss.
- Cutout holes and fingertrails add tactile interaction to page turning.
- An on/off button is specified for switching the sound feature off.
Reference price: $19.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines sounds, illustrations, and tactile page features in one activity.
- The seashore theme gives shared reading a clear nature focus.
- Customer feedback mentions appealing illustrations, sounds, and engagement.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Usborne |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 7, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 10 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1805074660 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1805074663 |
| Reading age | Baby - 2 years, from customers |
| Weight listed | 1 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.25 x 0.74 x 8.61 inches |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The reading-age field says "Baby - 2 years, from customers," so treat it as customer-sourced age guidance rather than a precise publisher age recommendation. The listed weight is "1 pounds."
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Caregivers seeking a sensory read-aloud book with sounds and tactile page details.
- Young children interested in seaside animals and wave sounds.
- Shared reading where adults can point out illustrated details and talk about them.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a text-heavy book or a detailed reference about ocean life.
- Buyers seeking a silent picture book without an electronic sound feature.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the illustrations, sounds, and engaging format, with one reported observation that the book keeps children reading longer. Those reactions fit the listed combination of ten sounds, detailed pictures, and tactile page features. Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, but ratings alone do not explain less-positive experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the illustrations and sounds.
- Customers describe the book as engaging.
Frequently asked questions
What sounds does the book include?
The listing describes ten seashore sounds, including seagull calls, dolphin squeaks, and waves.
How do children interact with the pages?
The book is described as having cutout holes and fingertrails for little hands to explore, alongside illustrated details to spot and discuss.
Can the sound feature be switched off?
The listing specifies an on/off button for the sound feature.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 10 pages.
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