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A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle

A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle

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An Eric Carle Undersea Board Book of Marine Neighbors, Monthly Growth, and New Beginnings

In January, a young hermit crab outgrows his small shell and moves into a larger, plain shell on the ocean floor. As he travels through the sea from month to month, he invites marine creatures to help decorate and protect his new home—attaching sea anemones for defense, starfish for decoration, coral for shelter, and lanternfish for light. By December, Hermit Crab realizes he has outgrown this shell too, learning to pass his decorated home to a smaller crab while stepping confidently toward his next stage of growth.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Eric Carle combines textured tissue-paper collage art with a gentle story about navigating life changes and growth. A supportive board book choice for children facing milestones like starting school, moving, or trying new experiences.

Book Details

ISBN: 9781442473034

Binding: Board Book

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Publisher: Little Simon

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  • Eric Carle

Language: English

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