Seashells by the Seashore

Seashells by the Seashore by Marianne Berkes is a charming board book published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in March 2014. This 26-page edition is designed for young readers and features beautifully illustrated pages that combine rhyming text with counting activities. The book invites children to discover ten different kinds of seashells while following Sue and her friends as they collect shells for a birthday gift.
In this engaging exploration, kids will learn about various seashells, including kitten’s paw shells, scallop shells, and oyster shells. The narrative encourages counting as each shell is added to Sue’s bucket, while also introducing the concept of marine life by highlighting the importance of returning living mollusks to the ocean. The backmatter provides additional information on how shells are formed and details about the mollusks that inhabit them, making it a delightful educational resource for both the classroom and home.
Official synopsis 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 shells
- Scallop shells
- Oyster shells
- Moon shells
- And more!
Backmatter Includes:
- Information on how shells are made, and the mollusks that live inside of them
- Descriptions of all ten seashells found in the book
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