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A House for Hermit Crab

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Publisher Comments:

Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell, so he finds himself a larger one — and many new friends to decorate and protect his new house. But what will happen when he outgrows this shell, and has to say good-bye to all the sea creatures who have made Hermit Crab's house a home?

Children facing change in their own lives will relate to Hermit Crab's story — and learn a lot about the fascinating world of marine life along the way.

Review:

"Carle's underwater neighborhood is snug, dynamic and full of possibilities. Droplets of color enrich the sea bottom and blades of seaweed are superimposed on the bright white background, in pictures that are occasionally quite abstract, but always engaging." Publishers Weekly

Review:

"A modern-day fable that is based on the habits of the hermit crab; the book also describes the wonders of marine life and is beautifully illustrated with collage art." Children's Literature

Review:

"Carle includes a little factual information about the various sea creatures mentioned in the story at the end of the book. A good solid picture book with many story hour and bibliotherapy possibilities." School Library Journal

Synopsis:

Join Hermit Crab as he learns an important lesson about growing up: For every friend and adventure left behind, there are new ones just ahead!

Synopsis:

This new board book edition of the successful picture book tells the story ofHermit Crab, who lovingly decorates his shell with underwater friends only tohave to move out when he grows too big for it. Full color.

About the Author

Eric Carle well-known creator of many beloved picture books for small readers and listeners, including such classics as Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me, The Tiny Seed, Rooster's Off to See the World, A House for Hermit Crab, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. He is especially celebrated for his unique ability to combine learning with pleasure. Children delight in the distinctive beauty of his illustrations — richly layered collages in glowing colors — and they love his entertaining stories, which invite them to make their own discoveries in a natural, joyful way.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Eric Carle received much of his education in Germany. He is a graduate of the Akademie der bildenden KÜnste in Stuttgart, where he learned about Goethe's color theory and complementary colors. Eric Carle has two grown children. He and his wife live in western Massachusetts.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780689870644
Other:
Carle, Eric
Author:
Carle, Eric
Publisher:
Little Simon
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Boardbooks
Subject:
Animals - Marine Life
Subject:
Social Situations - Friendship
Subject:
Animals - Birds
Subject:
Dwellings
Subject:
Marine animals
Subject:
Science & Technology - Zoology
Subject:
Social Issues - Friendship
Subject:
Hermit crabs
Subject:
Children s Animals-Animal Stories-Marine Life
Copyright:
Series:
Classic Board Books
Publication Date:
July 2004
Binding:
Board book Child's book with all pages printed on board
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
7 x 5 in 9.52 oz
Age Level:
5-8

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A House for Hermit Crab New Board Book
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Product details 32 pages Little Simon - English 9780689870644 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Carle's underwater neighborhood is snug, dynamic and full of possibilities. Droplets of color enrich the sea bottom and blades of seaweed are superimposed on the bright white background, in pictures that are occasionally quite abstract, but always engaging." Publishers Weekly
"Review" by , "A modern-day fable that is based on the habits of the hermit crab; the book also describes the wonders of marine life and is beautifully illustrated with collage art."
"Review" by , "Carle includes a little factual information about the various sea creatures mentioned in the story at the end of the book. A good solid picture book with many story hour and bibliotherapy possibilities."
"Synopsis" by , Join Hermit Crab as he learns an important lesson about growing up: For every friend and adventure left behind, there are new ones just ahead!
"Synopsis" by , This new board book edition of the successful picture book tells the story ofHermit Crab, who lovingly decorates his shell with underwater friends only tohave to move out when he grows too big for it. Full color.
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