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Seaglass & Shells
Paperback
Publisher Price: $14.98
Publisher: Magnolias & Huckleberries
Published: Feb 3 2026
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.17 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Magnolias & Huckleberries: Seaglass & Shells is a gentle, lyrical picture book celebrating curiosity, patience, and the quiet ways children learn to see value in the world around them.
On a calm day by the water, Maggie, Huck, Troy, and Addy are joined by Chanli, who leads them along the shoreline to search for small treasures hidden in the sand. As waves roll in and sunlight glints across the shore, the children begin to notice shells smoothed by the sea, bits of driftwood, and pieces of seaglass shaped slowly by time. Each child approaches the search differently-some eagerly, some thoughtfully, and some content simply to watch and wonder.
Through shared moments of looking, listening, and waiting, Seaglass & Shells gently explores the idea that not every treasure looks the same. Chanli's steady guidance helps the children understand that broken things can become beautiful, and that meaning is often found when we slow down and pay attention. Maggie's careful noticing, Huck's quiet confidence, Troy's curiosity, and Addy's thoughtful observation each shape the day in their own way.
Illustrated in a soft, nostalgic style and rooted in the coastal landscapes of Louisiana, this story captures the peaceful joy of unhurried time spent outdoors. With its focus on friendship, mindfulness, and appreciation for simple moments, Seaglass & Shells invites young readers-and the grown-ups who read with them-to slow down, notice deeply, and discover that some of the most beautiful treasures are formed over time.
Part of the Magnolias & Huckleberries series, Seaglass & Shells is a timeless celebration of connection, curiosity, and the quiet magic of childhood.
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