{"product_id":"a-shell-is-cozy-9781797212470","title":"A Shell Is Cozy","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the creators of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eAn Egg Is Quiet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Seed Is Sleepy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Rock Is Lively\u003c\/i\u003e comes the latest book in this bestselling series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The newest entry in the bestselling Nature Books series by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, \u003ci\u003eA Shell Is Cozy\u003c\/i\u003e takes a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of shells. From land snails to sea scallops, giant clams to tiny dwarf shells, an incredible array of shells are showcased in all their splendor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book is sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young readers. This beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a child on a parent's lap as it is in a classroom reading circle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e EVERYONE LOVES SHELLS!: The perfect book for amateur naturalists, vacation-goers, and armchair travelers for whom beaches, and their shells, hold a special place in the heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e EVERYONE LOVES THIS SERIES!: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Egg Is Quiet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and textures.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e \"Will inspire kids to marvel.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Junior Library Guild Premiere selection \u003cbr\u003e One of Scholastic \u003ci\u003eParent \u0026amp; Child\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Butterfly Is Patient\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Both eye-catching and informative.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e \"A lovely mix of science and wonder.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e \"Stunning.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e An ALA Notable Children's Book \u003cbr\u003e An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students Grades K-12 \u003cbr\u003e An NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Rock Is Lively\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A visual and verbal feast.\" --\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Eye-catching and eye-opening.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Seed Is Sleepy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Will stretch children's minds and imaginations.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Nest Is Noisy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Beautiful . . . an asset to science collections.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Junior Library Guild selection \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, teachers, librarians, in-school educators, and homeschoolers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Preschool, kindergarten, and emerging readers with an interest in nature, the ocean, sea creatures, life science, rocks, minerals, and shells \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Curious explorers and shell collectors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eUp in the Garden and Down in the Dirt\u003c\/i\u003e and others in the \u003ci\u003eOver and Under\u003c\/i\u003e series \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone interested in learning more about the planet we inhabit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift giving for any holiday as well as birthdays and end-of-school summer reads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDianna Hutts Aston has written many bestselling children's books inspired by her awe for the wonders of nature. She lives in the Texas Hill Country, where she is a student of wildflower seed harvesting and viticulture, a caregiver, and a chauffeur. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sylvia Long is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children that have sold more than 2.5 million copies. Her detailed paintings are inspired by her love of animals and the outdoors. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592470630674,"sku":"9781797212470","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3352dd21-92ac-48af-b3e4-992caec88526.jpg?v=1732104462","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-shell-is-cozy-9781797212470","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}