Shells... and what they hide inside

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In this board book companion to What a Shell Can Tell, award-winning marine biologist and documentary maker, Helen Scales, introduces children ages 2-4 to the wonders of shells. With over 40 flaps to lift creating interactive opportunities on every page, stunningly lifelike illustrations, children are encouraged to observe, engage with, and understand a range of shells and environments. From where shells are found and who lives in them, to what a shell's look and feel can reveal about its inhabitant and environment.

The book expands on a child's natural instinct for collecting things, nurturing their interest and curiosity in nature by giving them simple observation skills that will help them to explore the connections between objects found in nature and the wider ecosystem, as well as building their vocabulary. With a timely message of environmental stewardship combined with stunning illustrations, this book encourages children to explore and care about the world around them.

Ages 2-4

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Board book
ISBN13: 9781838667887
Published: April 2024

Number of pages: 16
Width: 190 mm
Height: 215 mm
Depth: 17 mm

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd