Fun Fact:

The mockingbird is actually a diurnal (day-dwelling) creature. But, for one month a year, it sings through the night looking for a mate and drives this author CRAZY!

Suggested Questions for The Saltwater Marsh, A Magical Place

More Marsh Fun: A Resource for the Curious Reader

Which animals have fur? Feathers? Shells?
How many birds did you see?
What kinds of birds are they?
Which animals seem like friends?
Which animals are not friends?
Who is out during the daytime? (Vocabulary word: Diurnal)
Who wakes up to play during the night? (Vocabulary word: Nocturnal)
Which of these animals do you see where you live?
What animals do you see outside that are not in this book?
Which animal is your favorite? Can you draw a picture of it?
Where do you find saltwater marshes?