I would like to share a new children’s book which you will find inside our Easter Gift Guide 2023: A Shell Is Cozy by Dianna Hutts Aston and Syliva Long. I received a physical copy of in exchange for this review.
It’s the perfect time to read A Shell Is Cozy for lots of children there out of school for Spring Break. Summer is right around the corner and families will be planning vacations to the Beach. Having A Shell Is Crazy will help children become familiar with shells they will see why at the beach or Ocean.
The pictures of the shells are so pretty in all of their vibrant colors from purple to orange. In so many shapes that I didn’t even know existed. I love that the Author reminded us animals may be inside the shell so we can be careful when picking shells up. I love how the Author explains things to us that Charlie and I can study in our Homeschool.
There was plenty of words Charlie wasn’t sure about which he can use for Spelling. Charlie even reminded me we could use the book in his Science Class as well as take a Field Trip to the Beach to see how many of the shells we could find. Would you like to come with us? I was surprised to find out you can even find shells online. I didn’t know that. Did you?
I also didn’t know Shells could be hungry and neither did David or Charlie which was a learning/ teaching moment for our family. They can be athletic which I am not even in the tiniest bit which is funny to find out a shell can outdo me. How about you? Fashion has even been created based on shells but I will not tell you who or what they made because I want you to check A Shell Is Cozy on your own.
A Shell Is Cozy I would say is for children in elementary school and younger. Although Charlie is going to be 16 soon and we learned things in this book and I believe adults could as well. If you know someone who likes collecting Shells this would be the perfect gift for them and any teachers or librarians you may know.
About:
From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively comes the final book in the bestselling series! Part of the incredible Nature Books series from the award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, A Shell Is Cozy takes a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of shells. From land snails to freshwater mussels, 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 nature book for kids is sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young readers. Like the best nonfiction books for children, this beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a child on a parent’s lap as 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 placein 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, and homeschool educators
• Preschool, kindergarten, and emerging readers with an interest in nature, the ocean, sea creatures, life science, rocks, minerals, and shells
• Fans of National Geographic kids’ books
• Curious explorers and shell collectors
• Anyone interested in learning more about the planet we are inhabiting
• Gift giving for baby shower, birthday, end-of-school, or summer beach read
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
