Synopses & Reviews
Theme: Feeling Grumpy. Crabby Crab is not in a good mood. No, Crabby Crab would rather complain than do anything else! Young readers will be drawn in by this humorous look into an all-too-familiar situation, and be comforted in the end. Chris Raschkaand#8217;s expert balance of visual and textual humor will charm even the grumpiest of readers!
Praise for Crabby Crab
STARRED REVIEW
"Thank you, Chris Raschka, for reviving this sublimely ridiculous series. Chrissy Chris!"
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Cleverly explore the sense and sensibilities of toddlerhood. They also feature the author/illustratorand#8217;s trademark charm and quirky sense of humor."
--School Library Journaland#160;READ ALL THE THINGY THINGS BOOKS
Buggy Bug
Clammy Clam
Cowy Cow
Crabby Crab
Doggy Dog
Lamby Lamb
Moosey Moose
Whaley Whale
Synopsis
Theme: Getting Dressed. In a clever game of reverse psychology, Lamby Lamb is instructed not to get dressed. Item by item, he is told not to put on his shirt, his pants, his coat, or his hat. By the end, Lamby Lamb is rebelliously ready to go! Chris Raschkaand#8217;s witty, relatable humor lets children in on the joke and leaves everyone laughing!and#160;READ ALL THE THINGY THINGS BOOKS
Buggy Bug
Clammy Clam
Cowy Cow
Crabby Crab
Doggy Dog
Lamby Lamb
Moosey Moose
Whaley Whale
About the Author
Chris Raschka has published over 60 childrenand#8217;s books, including the 2012 Caldecott Medal winner
A Ball for Daisy. His other books include the 2006 Caldecott Medal winner
The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster; the Caldecott Honor book
Yo! Yes?, and the ALA-ALSC Notable Childrenand#8217;s Book
Good Sports. He lives in
New York City Cit!