Synopses & Reviews
Sunny-as-a-summer-sky rhymes chronicle a mother and son sharing a day of sand digging, seashell collecting, and seashore exploring. Kids will learn about a variety of shells and count along with the boy as he totals up his collection, puts his shells away, and then drifts off into a well-earned bedtime. A spread of seashell facts caps off the story.
This captivating, narrative nonfiction title featuring nature and counting is an ideal fit for home, preschool and kindergarten bookshelves. Pair it with the authorand#8217;s beloved Itand#8217;s a Firefly Night for a delightful day-to-night duo.
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"Beautifully rendered illustrations, which use cut-paper and collage techniques to create bright, attractive beach scenes ... A charming beach-day book to share with a young child beginning to show interest in the natural world." and#151;
Kirkus ReviewsSynopsis
Captivating, narrative nonfiction featuring nature and counting is an ideal fit for home, preschool and kindergarten bookshelves.
Synopsis
Winner of the Florida Book Awards' Gold/Reichert Award
Sunny-as-a-summer-sky rhymes chronicle a mother and son sharing a day of sand digging, seashell collecting, and seashore exploring. Kids will learn about a variety of shells and count along with the boy as he totals up his collection, puts his shells away, and then drifts off into a well-earned bedtime. A spread of seashell facts caps off the story.
This captivating, narrative nonfiction title featuring nature and counting is an ideal fit for home, preschool and kindergarten bookshelves. Pair it with the author's beloved It's a Firefly Night for a delightful day-to-night duo.
Synopsis
Sunny-as-a-summer-sky rhymes chronicle a mother and son sharing a day of sand digging, seashell collecting, and seashore exploring.
About the Author
Dianne Ochiltree: Dianne Ochiltree grew up in a family that loved nature, animals, and books. She teaches writing in schools and has authored several math-orientated picture books. Take a look at her great-for-kids-parents-teachers-and-retailers website at www.ochiltreebooks.com
Elliot Kreloff: Elliot Kreloff has lent his dazzling talents as author and illustrator to many acclaimed children's books. He is also Blue Apple Books' Associate Publisher and Creative Director.