Don't worry, Little Crab by Chris Horton.

Hello, this is Bertie, and I'm dropping by to recommend a delightful book published by the wonderful Candlewick Press who are kindly supporting Story Nore.

It's called Don't Worry Little Crab by Chris Horton, and it's a picture book that will

enchant younger readers with its tale of a very small crab on a very big adventure.

Little crab and very big crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea.

They go for a dip in the big ocean.

This is going to be so great, says little crab,

splish-splashing and squelch- squelching all the way to the very edge.

Then comes her first glance down at the waves.

Whosh!

Maybe it's better if it stays at home.

Chris Horton's illustrations are clean and modern, and the characters, little crab and very big crab, are funny and engaging.

But what I love most about this book are the gorgeous marine colours, wonderful, vivid turquoises, greens and blues.

This is a story about a young character, being brave, while gently supported by a parent to take a small step that seems enormous.

I think that all of us humans can relate to this little crab's first venture into the ocean.

The waves are huge and they're getting bigger and bigger.

Hold on tight.

Here it comes.

Wush!

When they're under the water, all is tranquil and beautiful

and everyone comes to see them.

And by everyone, I mean so many gorgeous,

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