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Just a Shell . . . or Is It? (a Point-Of-View Picture Book)|Becca McMurdie

Just a Shell . . . or Is It? (a Point-Of-View Picture Book)

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Overview

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.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781419780646
  • ISBN-10: 1419780646
  • Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
  • Publish Date: May 2026
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: Ages 3-5

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