Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell, so hefinds himself a larger one -- and many new friends to decorate andprotect his new house. But what will happen when he outgrows thisshell, and has to say good-bye to all the sea creatures who havemade Hermit Crab's house a home?
Children facing change in their own lives will relate to HermitCrab's story -- and learn a lot about the fascinating world ofmarine life along the way.

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2 Hermit Crab, having outgrown his old shell, setsout to find a new one. He's a bit frightened at first, but over thecourse of the next year acquires not only a shell, but also anarray of sea creatures to decorate, clean, and protect his newhome. The story ends with him once again outgrowing his shell. Hefinds a new ``tenant'' to look after his friends and sets off on anew adventurea big empty shell with ``so many possibilities.'' Thissimply-told fable is replete with gentle messages about growing,moving on, accepting new challenges, interdependence, and buildingself-confidence. It is beautifully illustrated and designed inbold, full-color, distinctively Carle collages. Carle includes alittle factual information about the various sea creaturesmentioned in the story at the end of the book. A good solid picturebook with many story hour and bibliotherapy possibilities. LuannToth, Summit Free Public Library, N.J.
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