Just a Shell... or Is It?

By Becca McMurdie, Paola Escobar (Illustrator)

A seashell is more than it seems. Discover its hidden wonders.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A child's imagination transforms a simple seashell into a world of possibilities. Is it a door, a shield, or a treasure? Explore the beach's hidden wonders and see nature anew. This enchanting tale invites young readers to shift their perspective and find magic in the ordinary, fostering creativity and empathy for the world around them. What secrets lie beneath the sand and waves?

From the publisher

Author Becca McMurdie and Pura Belpré Honor Award-winning illustrator Paola Escobar explore the natural world with appreciation and empathy in this wildly imaginative, summer-themed picture book A seashell is just a seashell . . . or is it? To a clam, it’s a door. To an octopus, it’s a shield. To a young child, it’s a treasure! A place to play or a home for critters, the beach can be so many things! And there are so many other exciting things to find hidden in sand dunes and between waves–all it takes is a little shift in perspective. Perfect for boardwalk strolls, lazy days on beach towels, or in a classroom or a playroom, Just a Shell . . . or Is It? promotes creative thinking and empathy for the world around us–and all of its inhabitants–teaching young readers that nothing in nature is “just” what it is, but so much more.

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