Book Descriptions
for The Hermit Crab by Carter Goodrich
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
A strange contraption descending from above comes to rest in the midst of an undersea neighborhood. Only the bluefish recognizes it for what it is: a trap! Duly warned, no one ventures inside, but poor, flat Flounder is trapped underneath. Meanwhile, the solitude-loving hermit crab is off on his own when he spots the most beautiful shell he’s ever seen and climbs inside. Only his new shell is visible when he spots the strange contraption and gives it a shake, unknowingly freeing Flounder. “Our HERO,” cries the lobster, and a celebration ensues. The hermit crab’s new shell happens to be the top half of a superhero action figure, making for delightful visual humor in Carter Goodrich’s silly story. The droll tenor of the narrative is also marvelous, with clever dialogue and over-the-top drama among the assorted sea creatures. (Ages 5–8)
CCBC Choices 2010. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 2010. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Korean edition of THE HERMIT CRAB by Carter Goodrich who has designed characters for many other beloved animated films, including Brave; Finding Nemo; Monsters, Inc. and has twice been awarded the gold medal from the Society of Illustrators in New York. Exciting and captivating story from sea friends. In Korean. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.
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