Leave the Shell, Take Memory.: A Jimmy Benz Adventure.

Leave the Shell, Take the Memory A Jimmy Benz Adventure By Kevin Patrick McCourt Jimmy Benz is headed to the beach with Dad, Grandmom, and Pop for what seems like an ordinary family adventure-but Jimmy soon discovers that even the smallest choices can make a big difference. When Jimmy learns why taking seashells from the beach can leave hermit crabs without the homes they need, a simple day by the ocean becomes something much more magical. Along the way, Jimmy encounters colorful new friends, a magnificent tropical orchid tree, and a very special merman and mermaid who help him discover that kindness has a remarkable way of growing. With friendship, family, laughter, imagination, and an important message about caring for the world around us, Leave the Shell, Take the Memory reminds young readers that the best treasures aren't always the ones we bring home. **Sometimes the most wonderful thing we can take from an adventure is the memory-and leave what belongs there for someone who needs it.**