A Quest for Shiny Purple Crystals

• Author: Monica Tsang Rakovan
• Softcover, 32 pages

In this illustrated children's book, Johnny and his best (furry) friend Max, become fascinated by the rocks they are finding. To learn more they visit a nearby rock shop, where the owner, Sal, answers many of their questions. Johnny and Max are invited to go rock collecting with Sal at a farm where the chickens are digging up crystals! The hunt for shiny purple rocks and learning about an unusual amethyst find begins.

Written by Monica Rakovan, A Quest for Shiny Purple Crystals is a great way to teach kids about collecting rocks and encourage enthusiasm for the sciences. A helpful glossary in the back helps teach new words to kids and colorful illustrations are a great addition.