Just a Shell . . . or Is It? (a Point-Of-View Picture Book)

Author Becca McMurdie and Pura Belpr? Honor Award-winning illustrator Paola Escobar explore the natural world with appreciation and empathy in this wildly imaginative, summer-themed picture book

A seashell is just a seashell . . . or is it? To a clam, it’s a door. To an octopus, it’s a shield. To a young child, it’s a treasure! A place to play or a home for critters, the beach can be so many things!

And there are so many other exciting things to find hidden in sand dunes and between waves–all it takes is a little shift in perspective.

Perfect for boardwalk strolls, lazy days on beach towels, or in a classroom or a playroom, Just a Shell . . . or Is It? promotes creative thinking and empathy for the world around us–and all of its inhabitants–teaching young readers that nothing in nature is “just” what it is, but so much more.

Author: Becca McMurdie
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Abrams Appleseed
Published: 05/26/2026
Series: A Point-Of-View Picture Book
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781419780646
Language: English