The Selfish Crab
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:4th May '23
Should be back in stock very soon
A stubbornly selfish hermit crab won't give up his shell.
Claude is a selfish crab and he refuses to give up his beautiful shell. Little does he know that his actions will affect all the hermit crabs on the beach - especially little Alphonso, whose new shell is far too big. Can Claude change his ways before he puts his friends in danger?Claude has the most beautiful shell of all the crabs on the beach. It makes him feel special and he's determined never, ever to part with it. Of course, hermit crabs change their shells as they grow-in fact they often swap with each other. But when it's time to swap, Claude says 'NO!'. His decision spins the hermit crab community into chaos and it means that little Alphonso's shell is much too big. At the seaside this is dangerous. Can Claude give up his selfish ways in time to save his friend?
"A summery read with a host of fascinating facts about hermit crabs." * Charlotte Heathcote, The Daily Express *
"Glazer's funny, cautionary tale - brought to life with glorious illustrations in a palette of vivid colours - is packed with laughter and learning as we follow the antics of stubbornly selfish Claude who just won't give up his shell. Picture book perfection!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *
"It will have you laughing out loud whilst busily investigating the pictures to spot all the characters and activities happening along the beach... An ideal title for both home and school settings this book has an incredible amount to offer... A charming story about friendship and community." * Armadillo Children's Books *
"This story is based on real hermit crab behaviour... Anya Glazer uses speech bubbles to add further humour to her telling and the illustrations, which are a mix of the naturalistic and comical, will induce lots of giggles from children." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"The wonderful author-illustrator Anya Glazer teaches children the downside of selfish behaviour in a fun and relatable way." * Preneur Magazine *
"The Selfish Crab superbly mixes facts with fiction in a fun and charming story about hermit crabs outgrowing their homes. A shore winner!" * Matty Long, creator of the Super Happy Magic Forest Series *
"A delightful tale of the impact of selfishness on others around you told with humour in clear, bright illustrations." * Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves, The School Librarian *
ISBN: 9780192777812
Dimensions: 230mm x 267mm x 4mm
Weight: 162g
32 pages