The Seashell Song
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As I was walking by the sea, I found a shell, which sang to me; it sang the story of the sea . . . . . . of places far away, of times long past, of mirrored stillnesses and the anger of pounding waves. And alone on the beach, the small girl gazes at the vastness of the ocean and wonders at its story. Full color.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0688117252
ISBN13:9780688117252
Release Date:January 1992
Publisher:Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books
Length:1 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.4" x 9.7"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
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An overlooked beauty
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
"As I was walking by the sea, I found a shell, which sang to me; it sang the story of the sea." This is how the journey begins. From the ocean's depths to exotic lands, from fishermen and sailors and mermaids to polar bears and ships, this short prose poem explores all the regions of the sea. As with many children's books, however, the real value is in the exquisite pictures. Reminiscent of vintage book illustrations and the art of the likes of Jessie Wilcox Smith, Claire Fletcher has beautifully created unusual images in calm but colorful paintings that spark the imagination. Although the language of The Seashell Song is a bit advanced (words like "brilliance," "swarthy," "minarets," and "bewitched" are not usually found in books recommended for baby to preschool aged) it is a wonderful book to share with a child to engender a love of beauty both in sound and vision. Any adult who appreciates the beauty of the art of children's books will also find this book to be an extra-special treat.
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