Shell Crazy

Crazy Little

by Tracy Gallup

Some people are crazy about shells. These wondrous gifts from the sea intrigue us with their forms and textures. In Shell Crazy, a young beachcomber gets swept away by her passion for collecting until she remembers what is really important. Gracing each page is one of Tracy Gallup's handmade figures. They tell a compelling story that will capture the hearts of both children and adults alike. When shells speak to you, do you listen? Are you shell crazy?

40 pages, Hardcover

First published April 10, 2007

Reviews

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The family in this children's book loves collecting shells. When the narrator comes upon a pile of beautiful ones she suspicions as having been abandoned by her brother she tells herself "finder's keeper's". After she discovers that she could "hear" the ocean inside, she realizes that she doesn't need to hoard her brother's shells to herself.
Me and my granddaughter love the pictures, each one featuring a shell in some part of the scene and a handmade doll (the author made each figure) to help tell the story, though my daughter thought the book was "creepy".

[Shayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a teenager and I still loved this book! The exquisite pictures aren't just for small children.

[Rebecca · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of strange in my opinion.

[Carmen Vella · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a delight! Picked this treasure of a book up whilst travelling through Miami, Florida.

An enchanting look at how little children view sea shells. Their imagination is totally surreal and this book reminded me to hold onto that sense of wonder.

Few words but the story is strong.

[RussellFamily Childcare · Rating 5 out of 5]

We enjoyed the fun use of shells in the pictures and loved the twist at the end.