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Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3--In this rhyming text, a young girl accumulates a dozen shells as a gift for Grandma's birthday. Watercolor seashore vistas feature blonde Sue as she enlists her brother and his friend in finding her treasures. A vertical bar on the left side of each spread gathers the labeled collection together for viewing as the day progresses. Berkes offers ample facts in her rhymes, and gives a short paragraph of information on each type of shell on a spread at the end. Though informative, the text occasionally trails into trite rhyming pairs such as, "How the seashells glisten/In the sun that shines from heaven./Here's a bumpy Oyster Shell/So that makes seven." Noreika's detailed, realistic shell studies gracefully contrast with the misty landscapes that capture a range of unique seaside hues. While the tear-out identification card for readers to use as they roam the shore may soon be lost, young beachcombers will still be able to appreciate this lesson. Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. From Booklist Ages 4-7. Through a lyrical counting rhyme, children accompany Sue as she walks the shore, collecting seashells for her grandmother. The rhythmic lines reinforce numbers 1 through 12, while describing individual shells and explaining what shells are and how they came to be on the sandy shore. The strongstroked watercolor art subtly educates, depicting not only the traditional sweep of wide, clean, swimmers' beach but also the rougher edges of the shore. It's along the shore that sea birds prowl... read more --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. Book Description Little sea creatures build their shell homes in a wonderful variety of shapes and colors. In this engaging rhyme, children comb the beach, counting, collecting, and naming the Moon Shell and other beautiful shells, appreciating the creatures that lived in them. The paperback edition contains a tear-out shell identification card to enhance the hands-on lesson in nature's simple wonders.
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Ms. Berkes visited my school recently and spoke, read and sang to students from pre-kindergarten 3-year-olds to third graders. She is a wonderful and energetic presenter! Amoung her many props were the actual shells mentioned in the book. Her presentation was lively and fun for all and students were totally engaged. Each group was left wanting to spend more time with her. We will be anxious to have her return when her next book is released.
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Seashell Fun....., September 11, 2002
Review of "Seashells by the Seashore", May 5, 2002