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Sheldon's New Shell

By Lily Murray
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Sheldon's New Shell follows Sheldon, a hermit crab in search of a new home along the beach. When all he finds are discarded plastic bottles and tin cans, he and his animal friends, aided by a determined little girl, work together to clean up the environment and highlight the impact of ocean pollution.
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This rhyming picture book is ideal for young children and families interested in environmental issues and marine life, as well as educators looking to introduce ecological awareness.

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Herman the hermit crab needs a new home but the only thing he can find is rubbish! There are plastic bottles and tin cans littered everywhere, but one little girl is determined to help clean up his environment for good.

Sheldon's New Shell is published in partnership with the successful environmental charity, Surfers Against Sewage, which is dedicated to the protection of our oceans.

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Set to an upbeat seaside rhythm by Lily Murray and brought to life by Sam Caldwell’s vibrant artwork, Sheldon's New Shell is a fun, rhyming picture book that combines a gentle story with real-life ecological issues that affect animals around the world.

Sheldon the hermit crab needs a new home, so it’s time for him to scour the beach and look for the perfect shell. However, the only thing he can find is rubbish! There are plastic bottles and tin cans littered everywhere. It’s a good job he has his fellow beach-side animal friends to help, as well as one little girl who is determined to clean up his environment for good.

Plastic bottles and other rubbish are huge threats to marine life. Sheldon's New Shell is published in partnership with the successful environmental charity, Surfers Against Sewage, which is dedicated to the protection of our oceans.

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Kirkus Reviews praises this book as "an upbeat tale laced with a clear, much-needed message of environmental stewardship."

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780558301

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Buster Books

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sam Caldwell
  • Illustrated by Sam Caldwell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lily Murray

About the Author

Lily grew up in the wilds of snowy nowhere, spending much of her time talking to animals and making up stories. She has continued to do this in her adult life, and now writes both fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her titles include big books about dinosaurs (Dinosaurium), rhyming books about dinosaurs (The Dinosaur Department Store) and stories about escapee hot dogs (Hello, Hot Dog!). Her latest title for Buster Books (Calm Down, Cooper!) features a very naughty parrot and a conscientious puppy. Follow Lily on Instagram and Twitter @lilymurraybooks.

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