K-Gr 4—A well-researched addition to the ocean biome canon,
Seashells is unique in that it pairs form with function. Both the text and illustrations present information that is easy to digest and understand. Introducing the concept that seashells come in various shapes and colors due to their different jobs, the author and illustrator then launch into examples such as the scallops that can flit like a butterfly. This is paired with an illustration of a butterfly, a diagram of a shell and how its movement mirrors a butterfly, the shell in its environment, and corresponding text. The language is not too informational or too poetic; it is just the right amount of colorful and interesting. An appendix of sorts and additional resources are included.
VERDICT A delightful addition to an elementary library's nonfiction collection.
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