The Search for the Perfect Shell

The Search for the Perfect Shell is a young girl s frustrating hunt to find the perfect shell for her grandmother. Through her quest for this perfect shell, her grandmother shares with her an invaluable life lesson.

About the Illustrator

Helen M. Saltzberg lives in Redding, Connecticut and Palm Beach, Florida. With an MBA degree from New York University, she has won many awards throughout her lifetime. Her artwork has been displayed in many private and public collections. She established the Jaffe Center Helen Salzberg Artists in Residence Program at Florida Atlantic University.


  • Price:$19.99
  • Date:October 24, 2014
  • Author:Adrienne Falzon
  • Ill.:Helen Saltzberg

"The Search For The Perfect Shell offers a valuable life message for all ages. Look for the good, appreciate beauty, celebrate differences, and forget perfection. It s a lovely story created with love by a grandmother for her own granddaughter, a gift of wisdom to share among mothers, daughters and grandmothers."

Charlene Costanzo Author, The Twelve Gifts of Birth

"The Search For The Perfect Shell is a heartwarming story, with a thoughtful message, reminding young readers to appreciate the uniqueness of all living things. Don t miss this charming story!"

Emily Bruce Rancho Santa Fe Library Guild

"In a world where anything less than perfect is unacceptable, I love the message in THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT SHELL. Once we learn to embrace the flaws we encounter, the world becomes a much more beautiful place. This will be one of the first lessons I teach my children once they are old enough to understand it. Thank you for the reminder!"

Tina Mickelson PGA Professional / Mother of 2

"I bought this book for my granddaughter and she LOVED it! The pictures are so clear and pretty. A great gift."

Mimi Amazon Reviewer