publisher description

Happy is an adventurous little crab whose world is suddenly turned upside down (literally!) when a mama and her son discover his large, unbroken shell while on vacation at the beach. After deciding to keep the shell as a souvenir, the boy unexpectedly feels the crab move inside and is suddenly faced with a decision: take him home or let him go. His compassion for the crab and thoughtful decision to release him gently reminds readers of the importance of selflessness and highlights how our environment, relationships, and experiences contribute greatly to our happiness. The Happy Crab is based on a true story experienced by Kevin, Layla, and their son, Steevenson, and you can see a video of the actual shell and crab at TheLetteredCottage.net/TheHappyCrab.

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Content considerations

Be prepared for offensive language, mature situations, potential violence or heavy topics throughout. Age and sensitivity to any of the above content should be considered.

Maturity level and age should be considered. Includes several mentions of one or all of the following: offensive language (such as name calling, swearing, vulgar words), violence, romantic relationships and substance abuse.

Has some content to take note of including language (potty talk, stupid, dumb, etc), bad attitudes towards others or adults, sensitive topics such as death of a pet or bullying, relationships beyond friends (crushes, etc).

Content is appropriate for all ages.

review

Sara Hinrichs - Owner at Anchor Bookery | Coast and Anchor
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The Happy Crab is full of beautiful illustrations about a family beach outing and an encounter with a crab. The story is based on a real life situation. Because I live by the beach, I appreciate the authenticity and the lessons of leaving living creatures behind in their natural environment. It would be a great book to add to your library that highlights the ocean, it’s unique creatures and how to respect living animals. Whether you are a teacher, parent or child, this is a fun read! Buy Now: Bookshop.org

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