Jersey Shore Magazine

96 TO ORDER | Toll-free: (888) 22-SHORE (227-4673) | Online: www.jerseyshorebooks.com CHILDREN'S BOOK A Gull's Story – ABCs at the Shore – written by Frank Finale • illustrated by Margie Moore $22.00 36 pages Hardcover with dust jacket Actual size: 10 3/4" x 10 3/4" ISBN-13: 978-0-9632906-3-2 For Children: ABCs, Counting, and Colors at the Jersey Shore! These classic and beloved children's picture books tell the tale of the Gull Family and their adventures at the Jersey Shore. Beautifully written and illustrated, these family books teach children their ABCs, Counting, and Colors, while on a well-rounded journey at the Shore. They'll also learn about the natural wonders that make up our world along the coast, including its environment, creatures, landmarks, history, and more. Thoughtfully written by Frank Finale (acclaimed author of To The Shore Once More, Volumes I, II, & III ) and exquisitely illustrated by children's book artist Margie Moore, the Gull's Story series will not only appeal to preschoolers learning their ABCs, Numbers, and Colors but also to all children through age 9. Part 1 teaches "ABCs at the Shore" and introduces "Baby Gull" and the Gull Family and their adventures along the coast while teaching a few life lessons along the way. It also includes a glossary of terms. Part 2 teaches "Counting At The Shore," from 1 to 20, and revisits Baby Gull and the Gull Family. Now a few years older, Baby Gull prefers to be called "Little Gull," and children will love his counting journey at the Shore! Part 3, "Colors At The Shore," is a prequel to the stories in Parts 1 and 2 and is presented in a sturdy board book format for younger readers. in this story of motherly love, Baby Gull is hatched and introduced to the world. Children will see and learn the seven tradi- tional colors of the rainbow—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple—plus other colors including brown, black, and white as well as the concepts of light and dark. Parts 1 and 2 also include companion websites where a workbook for children, parents, and teachers can be downloaded for free. Highly detailed and visually stunning, the A Gull's Story series are books children, parents, and lovers of the Jersey Shore will treasure for years to come.

• Cover