By Verity's mum · Updated

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The quick answer

The Usborne First Sticker Book Oceans is the easy win for age 3+: big stickers, simple scenes, cheap. For more to do, try Usborne First Sticker Book Under the Sea, the Usborne My Under the Sea Activity Pack for holidays, or the googly-eye Ocean Explorer Activity Book for 4+.

Every parent needs a stash of emergency sticker books. These ocean ones are pitched just right for little fingers, and they've got enough going on to hold a four year old's attention for longer than a biscuit does.

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Best all-rounder

Usborne First Sticker Book Oceans

Age 3+. Big, easy stickers and simple scenes. Cheap, cheerful and very reliable.
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2
Best for scene-builders

Usborne First Sticker Book Under the Sea

Coral reefs, rock pools and the deep sea, all waiting to be filled with creatures.
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3
Best for holidays

Usborne My Under the Sea Activity Pack

Several ocean activities in one easy-to-carry pack.
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Best giggles

Make Believe Ideas Ocean Explorer Activity Book

Age 4+, with googly-eye stickers. Four year olds find googly eyes the funniest thing in the world, and they're right.
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Mum tip: Peel the backing off the first couple of sheets before you hand it over. Tiny fingers plus fiddly edges equals meltdown.
Verity's verdict
Verity hasn't tried this lot yet. Her honest verdict goes here once she has, good or bad.

Questions parents ask

What age are ocean sticker books for?

Check the cover. The Usborne First Sticker Books on this page are labelled 3+, and the Make Believe Ideas activity book is 4+.

How do I stop sticker book meltdowns?

Peel the backing off the first couple of sheets before you hand it over. Fiddly edges plus tiny fingers equals tears.

Which one is best for travelling?

The Usborne activity pack. Several activities in one pack, and it's easy to carry.

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