Title: Scampi the Scallop
Author: Mi-sA-lê Fransen
My Review:
I was drawn initially to this children’s book about a scallop named Scampi, because I grew up in an area of Florida that is world famous for our scallop grounds. I wanted to share my love for these neat creatures with my own children. This illustrated children’s book is a delightful story for children and was a good book for my six year old son who is a beginning reader. He read Scampi the Scallop aloud to his younger siblings with a bit of help from me for the more challenging words. All three children were intrigued by this story about how Scampi was able to face adversity head on in this exciting adventure. I spent many joyful summers in the Gulf of Mexico observing the behavior of scallops and the depiction in this book is quite realistic especially with the illustrations helping to give children a glimpse of life undersea.
Scampi the Scallop is available for purchase at Tate Publishing for only $8.99 or as a digital download for only $7.99.
You are also invited to visit the Scampi the Scallop blog.
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About Maureen
I learned that this book teaches children about environmental adaptation and the chain of survival.
I learned that the scallop industry in Australia is threatened. I had no idea about that! Reading the blog really opened my eyes to what’s going on there.
I learned that in Australia the scallop industry is in danger.
Talks about the industry in Australia.
I loved the scallop industry post – I think even I would learn a lot from reading this book to my kids and our play group!
I didn’t realize that the Autrailian scallop industry was in such trouble!
The author’s boats name is Mylady
I learned that unless the Australian government is “prepared to give the scallop a fair chance on survival during the utilization process and exploitation of the ocean for the gain of conveniences like oil and gas,” the scallop may not survive!
I did not know star fish ate scallops!
I like that it educates about the threat to sea life while helping to build self esteem in children.
I liked how she is not afraid to say that she doesn’t like sailing but tries hard to adapt to it anyways.
I didn’t realize the other elements of the death of scallops other than overfishing. Amazing!
I discovered the author was born in Africa
I never knew the scallops where in danger, to sad.
I discovered that the author was born in Africa
I learned that she met Scampi on a sailboat in New Zealand
she has been published in readers digest and practical boat owner
jenzen69atyahoodotcom
I learned the scallop industry in Australia is in danger! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
Bored2quickly@hotmail.com
Being afraid can be a booster of inovation. Scampi was spurred to greater strength than he thought he had. So shall I survive out on the ocean. When it’s not scary, it’s fantastic. Thanks for all the comments.
It seems like a cute and great way of teaching children (and adults) about the ecological dangers that exist in our world. I had no idea that the scallops were in danger in Australia, so it looks like everyone can learn something from it!
I discover that the survival of the scallop industry in Australia is pending on the sincere commitment of all players connected in the industry. From the government and middlemen, down to the fishermen out on their boats. Unfortunately there is no intention from government to put the interest of the scallop industry at the top.
I learned that its a survival story to help build self esteem
I didn’t know there were any kind of problems with the scallop industry – I really learned alot from this
I discovered scallops are affected by the water temperature.
I had no idea starfish ate scallops!
I learned that the scallop industry in Australia is threatened
I enjoyed reading the history section on how the book came about.
I was impressed that the author and her husband explore the seas in the 10 meter long sailboat. What an amazing way to live and discover the sea!
Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity.
Articles of the author were published in: Reader’s Digest
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
I learned that until government is not prepared to give the scallop a fair chance on survival during the utilization process and exploitation of the ocean for the gain of conveniences like oil and gas, the poor scallop is faced with a monstrous nightmare.
kat_emerick@yahoo.com
The industry in Australia
I learned the influence of Scampi the scallop on self esteem, handling adversity, and overcoming battles.
I discovered you can order from the blog.
I didn’t know that starfish ate scallops too
I learned that in Australia the scallop industry is in danger.
i learned that the author was born in africa
The author is African born!