Mariella's Gifts from the Sea is delightful. This tale of joy and imagination is woven throughout with the nurturing love of a grandmother for her granddaughter. A true gift -Lisa A. Wroble, author of Food for a Greener Planet and Dealing with Stress Mariella visits her grandma on the gulf. While walking on the beach with Grandma, she is reminded to recycle and to be grateful for the sea and nature. As she gathers her sea shells, her imagination takes her on a journey of fun and fantasy.