If You Spot a Shell

Part of the If You Find a Treasure series

Discover the magic hidden in seashells and let your imagination soar.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 241 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl collects seashells on a sunlit beach, transforming each into wondrous creations—a diving cap, a kaleidoscope, a rocket, and a submarine. With every shell, her imagination takes flight, revealing the hidden magic in nature's treasures. This enchanting tale invites young readers to explore their creativity and see the world through a lens of endless possibilities. Dive into a vibrant world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and every shell holds a story waiting to be told. What wonders will you discover on your next beach adventure?

From the publisher

A stunning companion to If You Find a Leaf, this cheery picture book captures the excitement of summer and encourages children to see their collected seashells in an entirely new way. The artist incorporates real shells into her exquisite illustrations. A warm summer breeze and the gentle waves of the ocean wash ashore many different types of shells. In this story a girl collects shells and thinks of all the magnificent things they can be turned into with a little creativity. She imagines one shell as a swimming cap for diving into the crashing waves, another as a magical kaleidoscope, one as a rocket ship to take her way up high and another as a submarine for exploring the wonders of the world below. The girl draws inspiration from the unique beauty of each and every shell. In this joyous celebration of a day at the beach, artist Aimee Sicuro uses real shells she’s hand selected to make her oh-so-charming illustrations. Any young reader who turns the pages of this beautiful book will be inspired to use their own imagination as they comb the beach for shells this summer.

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