Buckingham Gets a New Shell - Hardcover

by Pauline Reeves (Illustrator), Michele McAvoy (Author)

Perfect for fans of A House for Hermit Crab and The Pigeon Has to Go to School!, Buckingham Gets a New Shell is a laugh-out-loud picture book that explores the big emotions of change--nervousness, excitement, and a little bit of chaos--with humor and heart.

When Buckingham gets a brand-new shell, it leads to a brand-new home... and a brand-new friend: Princess, the fluffy, fabulous cat.

But there's one hairy problem--Achoo! Buckingham can't stop sneezing. Could he be allergic to his new friend, Princess?

Now Buckingham has a dilemma: how can he stay friends with Princess if he can't get close to her?

With charming illustrations and plenty of giggles, this sneeze-aloud story celebrates:

The ups and downs of new beginnings

The awkward humor of unexpected problems

The importance of empathy, inclusion, and creative problem-solving

How emotional resilience helps us adapt to change

Friendship, flexibility, and finding your place--even when things don't go as planned

Perfect for ages 4-8, Buckingham Gets a New Shell is a comforting and comical read-aloud for kids navigating firsts--whether it's a new school, a new neighborhood, or a new friend that makes you sneeze!

Author Biography

Pauline Reeves is an award-winning children's illustrator, graduating from Arts University Plymouth with a First Class Honours, BA in illustration. She has had many jobs but drawing and painting have stuck with her since childhood. Silliness and humour are at her core, so combining the two makes me very happy with my utmost goal being to make the reader laugh. Pauline works in her home studio in Cornwall creating quirky illustrations with humour and charm using traditional materials. Michele McAvoy is a multi-award-winning children's book author, publisher, attorney, and educator from New Jersey. While Michele wears many hats, they all point towards a single goal, bringing entertaining and meaningful stories to kids. As a child, Michele read Judy Blume and drew Garfield comics. For her 10th birthday, she asked for a pink typewriter. Michele always loved the smell of new books. Now all grown-up (typewriters near obsolete) she loves bringing joy to children through her own stories. You can find out more about Michele at www.michelemcavoy.com