Spring 2025

Sophie's Shell

From the Series Once Upon a Garden

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Sophie was always ponders big questions, like why is the sky blue? Why are raindrops wet? What are stars made of?

But when Sophie starts school, there’s a wobbly feeling in her tummy, and she can’t help popping back into her shell. She is left with one big question: Why am I so shy? When Sophie meets Stanley, she realizes that she’s not the only one who feels shy. Can she gain the confidence to help a new friend? This heartwarming tale is about a sensitive snail who overcomes her shyness with a little help from her new friends.

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978-1-4338-3089-1
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$11.24
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2019
Publisher American Psychological Association
Imprint Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039050, JUV039060, JUV002140
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 8 x 10
Features Original artwork

Author, Illustrator: Jo Rooks

Jo Rooks is an illustrator, author, and graphic designer living in leafy South West London with her husband and two children. She is passionate about reading with children and hopes to bring lovable characters and meaningful messages in her story books.