Sojourne Snail’s Sounding Saga

About the Book

Playing with “s” sounds while teaching about natural history, Sojourne Snail’s Sounding Saga follows a day in the life of a snail. Presented through alliteration and tongue-twisting narration, this children’s book shares a host of valuable information about the standing, sliding, swinging, swimming, and sometimes-channeling-in-sand gastropods. Sojourne is a recognizable Pacific snail adorned with beautiful colors and a distinct sideband that embellishes her shell’s spiral. Her movements are mostly graceful, causing light to sparkle from her skin’s mirrored, glassy surface. With QR codes included, this picture book for children shares Sojourne’s story while stimulating the development of curiosity and self-motivation in young children.

About the Author

Christine Schonewald was born in Paris and immigrated to the United States when she was five years old, spending her childhood in California. She attended the University of California at Davis and the University of Maryland and worked as a research scientist and college professor. Schonewald and her husband, Lou, now live on Lummi Island, Washington. She has a daughter and grandchildren. She is also the author of One Stranger’s Songs.