From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is
Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes the latest book in this
bestselling series!
The newest entry in the bestselling Nature Books series by Dianna Hutts
Aston and Sylvia Long, A Shell Is Cozy takes a gorgeous look at the
fascinating world of shells. From land snails to sea scallops, giant
clams to tiny dwarf shells, an incredible array of shells are showcased
in all their splendor.
Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book is
sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young
readers. This beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a
child on a parent's lap as it is in a classroom reading circle.
EVERYONE LOVES SHELLS!: The perfect book for amateur naturalists,
vacation-goers, and armchair travelers for whom beaches, and their
shells, hold a special place in the heart.
EVERYONE LOVES THIS SERIES!:
An Egg Is Quiet
"A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and
textures." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Will inspire kids to marvel." --Booklist
A Junior Library Guild Premiere selection
One of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for
Kids
A Butterfly Is Patient
"Both eye-catching and informative." --School Library Journal, starred
review
"A lovely mix of science and wonder." --Publishers Weekly, starred
review
"Stunning." --Library Media Connection, starred review
An ALA Notable Children's Book
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students Grades K-12
An NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts
A Rock Is Lively
"A visual and verbal feast." --Boston Globe
"Eye-catching and eye-opening." --School Library Journal, starred
review
An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection
A Seed Is Sleepy
"Will stretch children's minds and imaginations." --School Library
Journal, starred review
An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection
A Nest Is Noisy
"Beautiful . . . an asset to science collections." --Booklist
A Junior Library Guild selection
Perfect for:
- Parents, teachers, librarians, in-school educators, and homeschoolers
- Preschool, kindergarten, and emerging readers with an interest in
nature, the ocean, sea creatures, life science, rocks, minerals, and
shells
- Curious explorers and shell collectors
- Fans of Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt and others in the
Over and Under series
- Anyone interested in learning more about the planet we inhabit
- Gift giving for any holiday as well as birthdays and end-of-school
summer reads
