ABC Companion Booklet: 'A Passing on of Shells'

The ABC Companion Booklet (and user guide) for ‘A Passing on of Shells’ by Simon Lamb, illustrated by Chris Riddell. Please note that this buying option does not include the poetry anthology but you will need a copy of ‘A Passing on of Shells’ to enjoy the activities.

‘A Passing on of Shells’ is full of clever, funny and thought-provoking poems, all of which are exactly fifty words long. Adults and children alike will love the clever wordplay and delight in the gorgeous illustrations.

The ABC companion booklet will help you delve deeper into these humorous but also pensive and poignant poems. Make memorable metaphors, consider whether the letter A is angry or avaricious and think about what you would keep in your pocket if absolutely anything would fit in there...

The activities in this ABC companion booklet are suitable for children aged 8-12, although younger and older children may want to join in! At ABC, we believe that poetry can be enjoyed by all ages and provides an excellent starting point for great discussions and fun games.