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The tiny hermit crab loves his new shell. He doesn't want to share it - not with a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm. But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks, and soon he finds he needs his new housemates in this rollicking story of sea, shells and friendship.
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Sharing a Shell Synopsis
Celebrate twenty years of Sharing a Shell with this special, shiny anniversary edition, including never-before-seen bonus material. From the fantastic partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks - the bestselling team behind the What the Ladybird Heard adventures.
When Crab finds a new shell, he doesn't want to share it with anyone - especially not a blobby purple anemone and a tickly bristleworm. But life in the rock pool proves tougher than Crab thinks and he soon finds he needs his new housemates.
Sharing a Shell is a charming underwater tale of friendship and fun. With brilliant rhythmic verse and bright distinctive illustrations, this is a firm favourite with children and parents alike.
About This Edition
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9781035018796 |
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4th July 2024 |
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Julia Donaldson |
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Lydia Monks |
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Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan |
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Paperback |
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32 pages |
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About Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 25 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages.
Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks.
Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs – and her brilliant live shows are always in demand.
She was the UK Children’s Laureate 2011–13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature.
Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.
Click here to read a Q & A with Julia.
Author photo © Steve Ullathorne
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