The Lucky Hermit Crab and Her Swirly New Shell

by Janice S C Petrie, Janice S C Petrie (Illustrator)

Overview

The lucky hermit crab found a perfect, swirly new shell to replace her old home she had outgrown. But when she gets too big for this shell, will she be able to let go of her favorite shell to find a new, bigger one that will keep her safe and comfortable?

This is Petrie's fourth illustrated children's book in her Seatales Sea Animal series. Her other books include: The Bumpy, Lumpy Horseshoe Crab, Did You Make the Hole in the Shell in the Sea?, and Something's Tugging on My Claw! Each book in this series is a rhyming adventure, with brightly colored illustrations that bring to life authentic tales of what really happens at the edge of the sea. Petrie's books are perfect for ages three through ten, but most adults are surprised at how much they learn from reading these stories, too!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733051743
Publisher:	Seatales Publishing Company
Publication date:	08/08/2022
Series:	Seatales Sea Animal , #4
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.08(d)
Age Range:	3 - 10 Years

About the Author

Petrie has been enchanted by the sea for as long as she can remember. She became a certified SCUBA diver while in high school and spent many years exploring coastal waters. Her fascination with marine invertebrates grew while working for the New England Aquarium as an Outreach Specialist. Since then, she has spent years caring for coastal marine animals and providing hands-on experiences to children in schools throughout the United States. Petrie holds a B.S. and M. Ed., and a B.A. in Art with a concentration in Graphic Design.

Petrie has been enchanted by the sea for as long as she can remember. She became a certified SCUBA diver while in high school and spent many years exploring coastal waters. Her fascination with marine invertebrates grew while working for the New England Aquarium as an Outreach Specialist. Since then, she has spent years caring for coastal marine animals and providing hands-on experiences to children in schools throughout the United States. Petrie holds a B.S. and M. Ed., and a B.A. in Art with a concentration in Graphic Design.

Editorial Reviews

Kirkus Starred Review Excerpt:

"A hermit crab struggles to part with a "perfect" shell-even when it no longer fits-in this science-focused rhyming picture book from author-illustrator Petrie.

. . . Petrie's full-color cartoon illustrations mix realistic detail with friendly facial expressions; the octopus hiding on almost every page makes for an excellent seek-and-find. The main text reads smoothly throughout, but the thought-bubble commentary from fish witnessing the crab's difficulties is the story's highlight. They offer fast facts about hermit crabs while amusingly reacting to the protagonist's adventures. The ample ocean-creature terminology (exoskeleton, anemones) will challenge newly independent readers, and the interesting topic will provide encouragement.

A sea story with a solid message, fanciful rhymes, and engaging characters."

BookLife Review Excerpt:

"In this upbeat picture book a hermit crab helps children explore how to let go and grow ... Detailed and colorful, Petrie's illustrations cleverly bring this story to life and allow kids to feel a sense of compassion for the hermit crab, which may be an unfamiliar creature to many ... With her rhyming prose and obvious love of sea life, Petrie has created a playful and exciting underwater world that children will be eager to revisit."

Clarion Review Excerpt:

The Lucky Hermit Crab and Her Swirly New Shell is an informative picture book about a young hermit crab who learns to accept change and let go of outgrown treasures ... Written in flowing rhymes, this lighthearted story also delivers educational information about sea creatures ... Detailed and colorful, the illustrations keep the particulars of sea life in mind with their renderings of the hermit crab, her fellow creatures, and the terrain of the ocean floor. The octopus is a stealthy presence here, too, and young readers will have fun searching it out as it camouflages itself in the surrounding habitat.

Midwest Book Review Excerpt:

"Critique: Fun and informative, "The Lucky Hermit Crab and Her Swirly New Shell" is an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library Marine Life picture book collections for children ages 3-10."

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