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The tiny hermit crab loves his new shell. He doesn't want to share it -- not with a blobby purple anenome and a tickly bristleworm. But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks, and soon he finds he needs his new housemates in this rollicking story of sea, shells and friendship.
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The tiny hermit crab loves his brand new shell. But sharing with a blobby purple anenome and a tickly bristleworm is getting a bit cramped! Join Crab, Blob and Anenome as they part ways, and only then discover how much they need each other, in this rollicking tale of sea, shells and friendship. Now in brand new board book format, this sparkling tale, with glitter on every spread, can now be shared with even the youngest children.
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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A simple but effective tale of sharing with great rhythm and rhyme. There's a hermit crab, a bristle worm and an anenome that all share a shell which they then outgrow and there's a stormy patch before they share again in a beautiful new shell.
The illustrations are soft yet bright and enriched by feely glittery patches - they're prettier than the Axel Scheffer ones of the Gruffalo etc. Also, my children love to spot the next addition to the trio and the new shell etc. tiny in the pages ahead before the text reaches them.
This book has the usual Julia Donaldson flair, and the added bonus of being attractive to younger children than some of her other titles - its suitable from 18 months I'd say and my son loved to join in as soon as he could talk.
A pleasure to read over and over again.
The illustrations are soft yet bright and enriched by feely glittery patches - they're prettier than the Axel Scheffer ones of the Gruffalo etc. Also, my children love to spot the next addition to the trio and the new shell etc. tiny in the pages ahead before the text reaches them.
This book has the usual Julia Donaldson flair, and the added bonus of being attractive to younger children than some of her other titles - its suitable from 18 months I'd say and my son loved to join in as soon as he could talk.
A pleasure to read over and over again.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
Very sparkly, glittering illustrations illuminate an essentially moral story of what can happen if you take things for granted and are not prepared to share. The sea-side theme acts as a back-drop for some interesting and unusual 'characters' and are colourful in many senses. I particularly liked the sea-gulls in headscarves during a storm scene and the strangely rectangular dog tucked away in the background.
Good to read and fun to look at with some subtle plays on words which the adult reader will probably appreciate more than its intended audience!
Good to read and fun to look at with some subtle plays on words which the adult reader will probably appreciate more than its intended audience!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is my two year old's favourite book - and he LOVES books. I actually look forward to reading with him every night, he joins in now and finishes off the lines. Julia Donaldson's rhyming narrative is fun, clever and flows beautifuuly, making it a joy to read. Lydia Monks' illlustrations are bright and beautiful with the added the bonus of glitter!!! We go on an exciting adventure with Crab, Blob and Brush every bedtime AND learn that sharing is best at the same time. Roll on 'Sharing a Shell 2: The Blob is Back!'
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What the story is about: It is about friends sharing a shell
My review: I like this book because it has funny words and good illustrations
My review: I like this book because it has funny words and good illustrations
Published 12 days ago by A child in the Eagles class
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Published 3 months ago by B. E. La Francesca
Much loved book by our favourite author
As with all of the Julia Donaldson books we have read, this is a lovely story. The illustrations are colourful and fun with sparkly bits making it even more attractive to the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by PaigesMum
Great book, shame about the delivery
This book is fantastic. The rhymming is great for children and adults will enjoy reading this book. The illustrations are colourful and children love them. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kirsty Gray
Lovely vibrant book with a sweet story
A lovely story and a beautifully illustrated book. Lots to look at for younger children and a good story for those old enough to listen.
Published 7 months ago by Sazzle
Not as dood as the others
I absolutely love julia donaldsons books and so do our girls since they were little and now age 5yrs but this one isn't as good as monkey puzzle, zog, room in the broom, what the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by A.Dolan
Excellent pre-schooler book!
My 20 month old loves this book. The bright colours, glitter and rhyming are attractive to the pre-schooler and wonderful for parents to read over and over again. Read more
Published 9 months ago by CocoaPod
Sharing a Shell
My 4 year old daughter loves this book - she can't get enough of it ! The illustrations are wonderful and the story is lovely.
Published 11 months ago by Veronica
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Lovely story, my 16 month old loves the glittery shell (hardback version).
THe rhyming style of the story is really nice too, saved a few pennies buying it from amazon. Read more
THe rhyming style of the story is really nice too, saved a few pennies buying it from amazon. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Alexandria
Sharing A Shell
You really can't go wrong with Julia Donaldson book and this one certainly didn't let us down. A great read for a cuddle up in the chair with the grandchildren and also with the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Opal59
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