A House for Hermit Crab

Written & illustrated by Eric Carle

Part of the The World of Eric Carle series

A crab discovers new friends and adventures await beyond the past.

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 13,098 ratings

32 pages· 1,354 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Hermit Crab embarks on a journey of growth, leaving behind familiar friends and adventures. As he ventures into the unknown, he learns that new friendships and experiences are just around the corner. Will he embrace the changes and find joy in the unexpected? Dive into this heartwarming tale of transformation and discovery.

From the publisher

Join Hermit Crab as he learns an important lesson about growing up: For every friend and adventure left behind, there are new ones just ahead!

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 1,354
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Board
Lexile: 550L

Themes & topics

Books about moving Books about marine life Books about friendship Books about sea creatures Books about dwellings

What readers & critics say

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“Hermit crab is growing and that means he must find a new shell. The shell he finds is quite plain, but during the course of a year, he invites many new sea friends to accompany him. Some add interesting colors to his shell, while others help protect him. A nice book from Eric Carle about adjusting to new situations and making the most of them.”

Mr. Staccato

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