Sheldon's New Shell
By (Author) Lily Murray
Illustrated by Sam Caldwell
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Buster Books
20th September 2023
8th June 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay
Childrens / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Wildlife and habitats: Oceans and seas
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Fish and marine life
823.92
Paperback
32
Width 245mm, Height 250mm, Spine 4mm
200g
Set to an upbeat seaside rhythm by Lily Murray and brought to life by Sam Caldwells 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 its 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. Its 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.
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.