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 new shell. He doesn't want to share it -- not with a blobby purple anenone 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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Julia Donaldson is the UK's most successful picture book author, whose titles include the acknowledged modern classic, The Gruffalo, together with Room On The Broom, The Smartest Giant In Town and The Snail And The Whale, all illustrated by Axel Scheffler. This is her first picture book with Lydia Monks. Julia is also much in demand for her brilliant events for children at schools, libraries and literary festivals. Lydia Monks is one of the UK's most original picture book artists, whose brilliantly coloured collage images have given her a strong following. Her previous books for Macmillan include Esmerelda by Karen Wallace, and Queen Munch And Queen Nibble and The Skipping-Rope Snake, both by Carol Ann Duffy.
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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.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Sally
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!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Furzle
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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really lovely story
really lovely story.nice colourful pages and feels nice (glittery bits on pictures)some words are quite difficult for the age its intended for. Read more
Published 10 days ago by pinkflower
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Sharing a shell
Another excellent book by Julia Donaldson who my granddaughter really likes. A story she understands and really colourful for her to look at.
Published 14 days ago by Ann
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Beautiful Book
This is a beautiful story book enjoyed as much by the adult reading it as by the child. Would definately recommend it
Published 29 days ago by Aliropper
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Sharing a shell
A classic with lovely illustrations and a story with a message. It teaches children to share and be kind
Its colourful and has a lovel touch and feel and is instantly... Read more
Its colourful and has a lovel touch and feel and is instantly... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Patricia Maylon
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Cute book
Enjoyed reading this book to the children at nursery afterwards we spent quite a long time talking about different homes good teaching aid
Published 2 months ago by Yorkie
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Glorious Reading
Great colourful book - a really enjoyable read. Like all of her books, kids will enjoy this and it will entertain infants to older children alike.
Published 3 months ago by Jason
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Great book for sharing together with toddlers
Bought this and other Julia Donaldson books for my 3 year old grandson for Christmas. He loves all these books. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Maggie Severini
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Brilliant
My 2 year old received this as a present & he loved it so much I bought it for my nephew, great story & illustrated beautifully would really recommend it!
Published 3 months ago by Jemm
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Lovely story
Great story with lovely illustrations, my 2 year old son loves this and enjoys the glittery touches in the pictures
Published 5 months ago by Ant
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Lovely
My grandson loves these books. He is 4 years of age and sits with someone to read them. Excellent purchase.
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