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Sharing a Shell

by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Lydia Monks

Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 5+

Published by Macmillan Children's Books, 2005

  • Picture books
  • Poetry and rhyme

About this book

Poor crab has lost his shell, and nobody wants to share. But when he finally finds a shell of his own, he is surprised to find himself being asked to move over! A story about sharing and friendship, this board book is both touching and amusing.
 
With glitter on every page, and atmospheric illustrations, Sharing a Shell makes for a fulfilling read:
 
'Three friends, sharing a shell/ Happy as housemates can be/ Rocketing all round the rock pool/ In their wonderful home for three!'

About the author

Julia Donaldson is one of today's most popular writers. Her bestselling titles include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom. Although she is best-known for her picture books, Julia also writes longer novels, plays and songs. She lives in Glasgow and spends a lot of time on stage performing her brilliant sell-out singalong shows!

Julia Donaldson was the Children's Laureate 2011-13.

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