Don't Worry, Little Crab
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Don't Worry, Little Crab

Written & illustrated by Chris Haughton

Little Crab faces the daunting ocean. Will courage lead to discovery?

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48 pages· 351 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Little Crab and Very Big Crab leave their rock pool for the vast ocean. Excitement turns to fear as Little Crab hesitates at the waves' edge. Can a gentle reassurance help them dive into the unknown and uncover new wonders? This colorful tale explores the courage needed to embrace new experiences.

From the publisher

From the award-winning creator of Shh! We Have a Plan comes a vibrantly colorful story about mustering the courage to try something new.

Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they’re going for a dip in the big ocean. “This is going to be so great,” says Little Crab, splish-splashing and squelch-squelching along, all the way to the very edge. Then comes a first glance down at the waves. WHOOSH! Maybe it’s better if they don’t go in? With vivid colors, bold shapes, and his trademark visual humor, Chris Haughton shows that sometimes a gentle “don’t worry, I’m here” can keep tentative little crabs sidestepping ahead – and help them discover the brilliant worlds that await when they take the plunge.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
351
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~241L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about marine lifeBooks about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about sea creatures
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
508843
Publication
Published
April 7, 2020
First published
June 1, 2019
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536211191

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