Sophie's Shell
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020

Sophie's Shell

Written and illustrated by Jo Rooks

Part of the Once Upon a Garden series

A shy snail seeks confidence to help a new friend.

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32 pages· 520L
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Bookroo's summary

Sophie, a curious snail, faces a big challenge when school starts: her shyness. With a wobbly feeling in her tummy, she wonders why she can't be more confident. Meeting Stanley, another shy soul, Sophie discovers she's not alone. Can she find the courage to step out of her shell and help a friend in need? This heartwarming tale explores the journey of overcoming fears with the support of newfound friends.

From the publisher

Sophie was always ponders big questions, like Why is the sky blue? Why are raindrops wet? What are stars made of? But when Sophie starts school, there’s a wobbly feeling in her tummy and she can’t help popping back into her shell.She is left with one big question: Why am I so shy?When Sophie meets Stanley, she realizes that she’s not the only one who feels shy. Can she gain the confidence to help a new friend?A heart-warming tale about a sensitive snail who overcomes her shyness with a little help from her new friends.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
June 9, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781433830891
LCCN
2018046766

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