Seashells by the Seashore

By Marianne Berkes, Robert Noreika (Illustrator)

Part of the Sharing Nature With Children Book series

Collect seashells, count them, and discover hidden ocean secrets.

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26 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join Sue and her friends on a seaside adventure as they collect seashells for Grandma's birthday. Each shell holds a surprise, and counting them reveals hidden ocean secrets. But when a living mollusk is found, Sue faces a choice that teaches respect for nature. Will they return it to the sea? This charming tale blends counting with discovery, offering young readers a glimpse into the wonders of the ocean. Perfect for beach trips and classroom learning, this story invites children to explore and learn about the diverse world of seashells.

From the publisher

Discover ten kinds of seashells in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming and counting board book for kids! Perfect for a trip to the beach, the classroom, and a gift for a granddaughter or grandson.Also available as a picture book, which counts from one to twelve!Follow along with Sue and her friends and she picks up shells and carefully adds them to her bucket as a birthday gift for her Grandma! As Sue collects new shells, each one appears on along the side of the page, so kids can keep count.But be careful–there may be a mollusk still living inside a shell! Sue and her friend release a mollusk back to the ocean when they find it still inside of its home.Kids will learn about an assortment of seashells, including: Kitten’s paw shellsScallop shellsOyster shellsMoon shellsAnd more!Backmatter Includes: Information on how shells are made, and the mollusks that live inside of themDescriptions of all ten seashells found in the book

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