Little sea creatures build their shell homes in a wonderful variety of shapes and colors. In this lovely lilting rhyme, children walk the beach, counting, naming, and appreciating forever the whelk, olive and other beautiful shells, and the creatures that lived in them. The paperback edition contains a tear-out shell identification card to enhance the hand-on lesson in nature's simple wonders.

Ages 4-10, 9 x 10-1/2, 32 pages
ISBN 1-58469-034-8, Paperback, $8.95
ISBN 1-58469-035-6, Hardcover, $16.95
Dawn Publications, 1-800-545-7475

More Reviews:
"I love the gentle conservation message in this beautiful story."--- Michelle McKenzie, Monterey Bay Aquarium.

"Berkes translates her love of nature into a lyrical exploration of shells. Noreika's illustrations transport readers to a luminous day at the beach. The realistic depictions of seashells on each page and the scientific information about them in the back of the book make the book a purveyor of a learning experience that enhances the enjoyment of a trip to the beach."
---Parents Guilde to Children's Media

"A pleasant introduction to shell collection...each on a delightful two-page spread painting of shore life."--Science Books & Films

"Evan takes the whelk shell down to the shore.
The creature living deep inside will crawl around once more."

Reading "Seashells" in a 2nd grade classroom

Marianne and granddaughter collecting seashells.

Author and illustrator in Connecticut reading Seashells by the Seashore.

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