Houses from the Sea
Picture Book · 1959

Houses from the Sea

Written by Alice E. Goudey · Illustrated by Adrienne Adams

Two children discover seashells that spark a lifelong collection.

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32 pages· ~680L

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Two children stumble upon seashells on the beach, igniting a passion for collecting. As they gather these ocean treasures, they uncover the secrets of how shells are formed. What stories do these shells hold, and how will this discovery shape their lives? Dive into a journey of wonder and learning, where each shell tells a tale of the sea.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1960)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
First published
January 1, 1959
Publisher
Atheneum
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780684124582

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