Book Series · 6 Books

Crabby Books

In order from Hello, Crabby! to Party Time, Crabby!.

The Crabby series is a set of 6 graphic novels by Jonathan Fenske, published between 2019 and 2023. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 50 pages. Subjects across the series include sea creatures, choosing cheeriness, and feelings and emotions.

Hello, Crabby!
Let's Play, Crabby!
Wake Up, Crabby!
Get Well, Crabby!
School's In, Crabby!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Hello, Crabby!
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

Hello, Crabby!

By Jonathan Fenske

A crab's day at the beach is filled with interactions with other sea creatures.

48 pages· 724 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Summary: Crabby is having a bad day—sun in the eyes, salt in the teeth, sand in the shell. Plankton, ever the optimist, tries everything to lift Crabby's spirits, from jokes to cakes. But can Plankton's antics crack Crabby's tough exterior and bring out a smile? Dive into this colorful, laugh-out-loud early reader series where humor meets heart, and discover if Crabby will ever find a reason to be happy. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the joys of friendship and laughter.
In reading order

Crabby Series

6 books · Published 2019–2023

#1
Hello, Crabby!
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$474

Hello, Crabby!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

A crab's day at the beach is filled with interactions with other sea creatures.

Let's Play, Crabby!
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$574

Let's Play, Crabby!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

A crab and a plankton play games together.

Wake Up, Crabby!
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$474

Wake Up, Crabby!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

A crab and a plankton have a series of bedtime conversations.

Get Well, Crabby!
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$474

Get Well, Crabby!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022

A crab gets the sniffles and a friend tries to help.

School's In, Crabby!
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$574

School's In, Crabby!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022

A crab and a plankton play school together.

Party Time, Crabby!
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$474

Party Time, Crabby!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Crabby's antics threaten Plankton's party plans. Will the party happen?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Crabby series?

There are 6 books in the Crabby series. It began with Hello, Crabby! in 2019, and the newest book, Party Time, Crabby!, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Crabby books in?

Start with Hello, Crabby! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Crabby books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Crabby book is the longest?

Get Well, Crabby! is the longest book in the series at 730 words (48 pages).

Which Crabby book is the shortest?

Party Time, Crabby! is the shortest at 663 words (48 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Crabby to life.

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Jonathan Fenske

Author & Illustrator

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