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- a grouchy crab has a change of heart after a boy saves his life
- marvelous cadence, great read-aloud
- good underlying message of caring for others
- illustrations have delightful originality
Type: picture book
Ages: 4-8
Author: Bill Peet
This is a longer picture book as far as picture books go, but it should be read in one sitting.
I don’t love all Bill Peet books, but this one was particularly fun to read aloud to my kids. Do you have any Peet favorites?
