Crabby Crab
A grumpy crab is unhappy with his crustacean appendages. He’d happily give up his “two powerful claws” for “fingers instead.” Although the narrator compliments his “eight beautiful legs,” Crabby Crab finds them “ridiculous.” And, try as he might to “walk straight ahead,” Crabby Crab “only walks sideways.” Though Crabby Crab can’t change his outside, the narrator affirms that Crabby Crab doesn’t need to change anything about himself. He is loved — grumpiness included — just as he is. A single colorful and surprisingly expressive crab accompanies the text on opposing pages. This toddler-sized book can be read as a fun, humorous story about a grumpy crab, or as a simple introduction to accepting oneself and one’s differences. ©2014 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Chris Raschka
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 1-3
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Affirmation
Animals (Fiction)
Difference/Individuality
Disappointment
Feelings/Emotions
Humor
Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
Publisher:
Abrams Appleseed
Publish Year: 2014
Pages: 16
ISBN: 9781419710568
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Raschka