The Seashell Song

by Pearc Jenkin and Susie Jenkin-Pearce

Book Overview

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: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.4" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

An overlooked beauty

"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.