March 22nd - Featuring Seal Freebies!

March 22nd is... International Day of the Seal/International Day Against the Canadian Seal Hunting (1982), International Goof-Off Day, As Young As You Feel Day, Age Is Just A Number Day, National Sing Out Day, We Love Broccoli Day, National Bavarian Crêpes Day, World Water Day/World Day for Water (UN), International Talk Like William Shatner Day, National Roller Coaster Day, National Badminton Day, World Day of Metta, Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day, No Collusion Day, National West Virginia Day, Saka (Indian New Year), Tuskegee Airmen Day, Emancipation Day (Puerto Rico), Arab League Day, St. Catherine of Sweden's Day
MORE: National Skipping Day (UK), Daffodil Day (Ireland)
PLUS - interesting books to read and free printables, paper crafts, kid crafts, activities, and coloring pages.
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International Day of the Seal/International Day Against the Canadian Seal Hunting (1982)
-- In 1982, the U.S. Congress set aside the day to consider the plight of seals worldwide. Commercial hunting of seals is currently practiced in eight countries: Canada, Greenland, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Russia, and Namibia. The most of the world's seal hunting takes place in Canada, which has become the center of heated debate because the size of the hunt. International Day of Action for the Seals is aimed at raising awareness about the problem of illegal seal hunting and the importance of seal conversation.
Read: Seals and Sea Lions
-- This book celebrates the lives of these fascinating animals with revealing photography and guides us into the world of seals and sea lions where we can learn some of their secrets, and appreciate why their long-term protection concerns us all. This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography.

• Plush Twinkle Harp Seal -- What is more adorable than a beautiful baby harp seal? Get lost in her dark eyes which beautifully offset her plush white coat. For ages 2 and up. 15 inches (38 cm) long.

• Seal or Sea Lion? (Animal Look-alikes) -- These second cousins of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, its easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways. Captivating full-color photographs help to bring these marvelous mammals to vivid life.
• Seal Coloring and Activity Books

Grey Seals: Life on the Edge

Amazon Freebies:
• Free Seals and Sea Lions ebooks. No Kindle? Download a FREE Kindle Reading App
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• Free Seals and Sea Lions apps
• Free Seals and Sea Lions games
• Listen to Seals and Sea Lions LPs with a Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited
• Watch Seals and Sea Lions Videos for Free with a Free Trial of Amazon Prime
• Listen to Seals and Sea Lions Audible books with Amazon Audible, and Get Two Free Audiobooks
• Free Alexa Skills | Seals

Free Printables, Coloring Pages, Activities and Crafts:
• Ideas to make seals with easy arts and crafts decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities
• Seal Printouts
• Free Seal Coloring Pages | Wildlife-Animals.com
• Seal Coloring Pages | SuperColoring.com
• Sea Lion Videos
• Flippers, Fur and Fun at the Aquarium
• Sea Lions, Sea Caves, and Sea Coast - Sea Lion Caves

International Goof-Off Day
- Assuming you won't get in trouble at work or school, go ahead and play some golf, or play video games all day. Spend extra time surfing the net. Go out and spend the day window shopping with your favorite friend. Or, just read sit down and read a book or watch TV. This day is set aside for you to do anything you enjoy doing.
International Day of the Seal (1982)
- In 1982, Congress declared an International Day of the Seal to draw attention to the cruelty of seal hunts and the virtual inevitability of these creatures' extinction. Zoos and aquariums around the world observe this day with special programs and activities; contact your local affiliate for a schedule of activities.
As Young As You Feel Day
- The saying goes this way: You are only as old as you feel. I like it better this way: You are only as young as you feel or, better yet, You are only as young as you think.
National Sing Out Day
- What's your favorite song? Share a song with us which makes you want to move your feet or sing out in a happy way!
World Day for Water
- A means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
We Love Broccoli Day
- Broccoli is originally an Italian vegetable. It is related to the cauliflower and comes in colors from deep green to purple. Both the florets and stalks are edible; you can eat it raw or cooked. Broccoli can be used in a variety of culinary dishes, and it is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat.