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She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.","products":[{"product_id":"a-shell-is-cozy-hardcover","title":"A Shell Is Cozy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the creators of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eAn Egg Is Quiet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Seed Is Sleepy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Rock Is Lively\u003c\/i\u003e comes the latest book in this bestselling series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The newest entry in the bestselling Nature Books series by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, \u003ci\u003eA Shell Is Cozy\u003c\/i\u003e takes a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of shells. From land snails to sea scallops, giant clams to tiny dwarf shells, an incredible array of shells are showcased in all their splendor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book is sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young readers. 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