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. A vertical bar on the left side of each spread gathers the labeled collection together for viewing as the day progresses. Watercolor seashore vistas feature Sue as she enlists her brother and his friend in finding her treasures. In this rhyming text, a young girl accumulates a dozen shells as a gift for Grandma's birthday. The importance of conservation and living in harmony with nature is alluded to, in a wonderful, very highly recommended picturebook story that comes with a tear-out seashell identification card for budding collectors." -Midwest Book Review "Charmingly written by Marianne Berkes and featuring the artwork of Robert Noreika, Seashells by the Seashore is a beautifully illustrated color picturebook story, written in simple rhyming verse, about a young girl who combs the beach collecting various and fascinating different shells. "A pleasant introduction to shell collection.each on a delightful two-page spread painting of shore life."- Science Books & Films The realistic depictions of seashells on each page and the scientific information about them in the back of the book make the book a purveyor of a learning experience that enhances the enjoyment of a trip to the beach." Noreika's illustrations transport readers to a luminous day at the beach. "Berkes translates her love of nature into a lyrical exploration of shells. "I love the gentle conservation message in this beautiful story."- M. The paperback edition contains a tear-out shell identification card to enhance the hand-on lesson in nature's simple wonders. In this lovely lilting rhyme, children walk the beach, counting, naming, and appreciating forever the whelk, olive and other beautiful shells, and the creatures that lived in them. Now the card is ready to send to a beach-loving friend.Little sea creatures build their shell homes in a wonderful variety of shapes and colors. Finally, I added a few pearls and bead embellishments, then tucked in a sentiment from the Just Sentiments: Summer mini stamp set that I stamped onto white cardstock with True Black ink. To add a little more of a sandy look, I dotted some Nuvo Ivory Seashell and Aqua drops around, then added little smatterings of gold stickles for a touch of glitter. The shells were arranged and then secured with a bit of foam tape. The colors I used were Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise, Honey Nut, and a dash of Hawaiian Shores. After the shells were cut, I lightly brushed on color by using a few Papertrey Ink inks. This is a heavy-weight paper with a beautiful, subtle shine. I wanted a pearlescent look to the shells so the luxurious Shimmer Quartz card stock was a perfect match. To get the entire background done before I started on the seashells, I cut a frame using Desert Storm cardstock and one of the dies from the Papertrey Ink – Ink To Paper Skinny Postage Frames, then applied it to the front of the card with some foam tape. With the white planks (strips) in place on the front of the card, I blended on a little Speckled Egg and a tiny bit of Pumice Stone distress ink on the edges of each plank (again, you can check out the video for detailed instructions). I made sure I left a tiny gap between the strips so that the gray background could peek through, then trimmed off any uneven edges. Next, I made 5/8″ strips using more white card stock and applied them to the top of the card just like I did in my last card design (you can check out all the steps here). I started with a white card base, then mounted a panel of Weathervane card stock to cover the whole front of the card. This card design has all these things and it showcases the beautiful Summer Seashells die set by Papertrey Ink – Ink To Paper. Living near the ocean, summer seashells, board-covered walks, and soft, warm sand are my summer vibe.
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