Wasatch County Library

"Ivo lives in a shell that floats on the ocean and writes stories to pass the time"-- Provided by publisher.

"Far out in the ocean live the Shell-Keeper mermaids. While the rest of the world sleeps, one little girl joins them for some magical mermaid adventures. Molly is like any other little girl when her family moves to Horseshoe Bay. So when her gran gives her a pretty shell necklace, Molly never dreams it could be enchanted...or that she could become a secret mermaid"--From the publisher's web site.

"First published in the UK in 2009 by Usborne Publishing Ltd." -- Back cover. "Molly must venture into the ocean's darkest depths to help find mermaid Pearl's missing shell. They know the Dark Queen's sea snakes are on the prowl... but nothing can prepare them for the discovery that Pearl's shell is inside a huge underwater volcano -- a volcano that could erupt at any time!" -- Back cover.

"From the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long comes this gorgeous look at the fascinating world of shells. From land snails to freshwater mussels, giant clams to tiny, an incredible array of shells are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book will spark the imaginations of children in classroom reading circles as well as on parents' laps."--

"This book sheds a surprising light on how seashells--the hard, protective outer layer that mollusks inhabit--serve tremendous purpose. This large group of marine animals needs shells for protection, feeding, transportation, anchorage, and more."-- Provided by publisher.

A seaside adaptation of the familiar rhyme about an old woman who swallows a fly, in which the lady in question swallows a shell, a crab, some sand, and many other puzzling items for a creative reason revealed at the end.

A stunning companion to If You Find a Leaf, this cheery picture book captures the excitement of summer and encourages children to see their collected seashells in an entirely new way. The artist incorporates real shells into her exquisite illustrations.