Emma's Perfect Seashells

Emma is struggling because she is the only girl in her class with red hair. She goes on her annual summer vacation with her grandparents and finally realizes just how beautiful it is to be different. She comes to this realization while walking on the beach and collecting seashells that are one-of-a-kind. Some of the seashells are smooth, some of them are bumpy, some are brown, some of them are blue, some of them are pieces of bigger shells that fell apart. It's their uniqueness that make all of them beautiful. Emma also helps her grandfather realize just how perfect the unique seashells are as they collect seashells that are different shapes, sizes and colors. This time at the beach with her grandparents becomes so special as Emma begins to see that she and her friends from school are also very different but its these unique characteristics that make them so special. Join Emma as she learns about diversity, belongingness, differences and friendships while collecting seashells at her favorite beach and with the support of her grandparents nearby. GREAT READ ALOUD BOOK: Young readers will be delighted to hear about how Emma loves the beach, the roar of the waves in her ears, the fresh salty smell of the ocean air and the golden sand squishing between her toes! Early school aged readers will also be thrilled to see Emma teach her grandfather a lesson - that some of the best shells are not always fully intact and "perfect" looking shells at first glance. PRESCHOOL and EARLY SCHOOL YEARS BOOK: Children will be relieved to know that they are not alone when they feel like they might not belong and that differences should be valued and appreciated and even celebrated!