Book reviews contributed by participating librarians throughout the Santiago Library System

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Shells! Shells! Shells! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace


Rating: Very Good
Marshall Cavendish, 2007, $16.99
ISBN: 978-0-76145332-1
Age Level: 5-8 years


This story is both entertaining and very informative. Though it comes close to overloading on facts at times, the liveliness and realism of the "bear-child" character saves this book from becoming too dull for young readers. Due to the length and relative complexity of the topic, Shells! is not storytime material. However, it is a wonderful book for teaching children about seashells and ocean life.

Reviewer: Monica Barrette, Orange Public Library