Sharing a Shell: A rhyming seaside adventure – the must-have summer holiday read for kids

This was one of my grandson’s birthday presents. He loves the books by Julia Donaldson. It is beautifully illustrated and the story is clever and fun.

Great plot and illustrations. Lovely way to introduce rhyming worlds and rhythm through the text as well as the moral of the story. Great for opening up a range of conversations with children from kindness, friendship, handling emotions, the natural world, animals & habitats, and environmental factors.

Bought for my nephew's little boy. I read every book I buy for him. I had a lovely time reading this and I'm sure he'll enjoy it.

This is such a beautiful story. I read it to my grandchildren and they love it.

Fabulous story and art work but sad to see the new copies don’t have any sparkley glitter on them. Bought this for my nostalgic daughter who’s birthday is coming up. Big surprise and I’m so excited myself.

Just so cute all the characters

One of my personal favourites by JD & being illustrated by LM, this book is zo so charming. As for the young readers, it is intended for pre-schoolers, younger school children, and, let's face it, this is the age when details around them make their lives. This is why you will often find your child fascinated by wee tiny creatures and all things unnoticed or actively ignored by adults. This book features 3 tiny friends going through turmoils of life together, and what a nice way they choose to go about it. It touches upon a lot of subjects in such a light and reassuring way that your little one is bound to live this book. Whether the child prefers company of others or enjoys being on their own, this little masterpiece will resonate with them, as they still learn about the collaboration with other from a safe distance or by hurling-burling in the action. If you are familiar with Lydia's illustrations, she has an absolutely charming way of capturing the essence and delivering it in a way that looks fascinating and appealing to both the young and older. As to Julia's rhymes, this books ranks amongst top 10 in my opinion. If you ask me, a must have.

My baby (10 months old) loves this book and I love reading it to him! It’s a lovely sentiment about not being too proud to admit you’re wrong, which I know will be a great message to teach my son when he’s older. For now, he loves touching the glittery textured pages which are beautifully illustrated and really bright and colourful. I love the rhyming couplets too.

This is a wonderful picture book. My 3 children love the story and the glittery pictures. The story tells about sharing, which is great for my kids - this is an attribute they can really learn since they are fighting over stuff all the time. It is also a story about friendship and teamwork. Altogether, a great book.

Great quality book With glittery illustrations to keep the child engaged. An adorable story about sharing!! Loved it! My son is 3.5 and he’s in love with this beautiful book. Pages are sturdy too!

I can honestly say that I have yet to read a bad Julia Donaldson book. Sharing a Shell is the charming story of a tiny hermit crab, reluctant to share his beautiful new shell. Julia Donaldson's rhythmic writing makes this story easy to read and remember, perfect for sharing with little ones. Sharing a Shell is a charming book with a great message. Bound to become a family favorite.

Adoro questo libro, lo conosco già, l'ho preso per leggere al mio figlio, per ora è ancora piccolo, ma più avanti.. dai 2 anni e mezzo in su. Bellissimo i disegni e la storia a rime.

My daughter loves this series. The story is very sweet and explains to littles ones the importance of sharing. My daughter loves the pictures.