Is This a House for Hermit Crab? -- Megan McDonald

<b>Follow a hermit crab on the perilous journey to replace his outgrown shell in this classic picture book by the author of the popular Judy Moody and Stink series.</b> <p/>Hermit Crab has outgrown his shell, and it's time for a new home to keep him safe from predators. The beach is strewn with possible choices, but none are quite right. A rock is too heavy; a tin can is too noisy; a fishing net has too many holes. <p/><i>He stepped along the shore, </i><br><i>by the sea, in the sand . . .</i><br><i>scritch-scratch, scritch-scratch</i> <p/>When a giant wave sends Hermit Crab careening toward a hungry porcupine fish, will he find a hiding place in time? <p/>Katherine Tillotson's immersive artwork breathes new life into this classic text by Megan McDonald, beloved author of the Judy Moody series. Brand-new backmatter provides further learning about all things hermit crab. <p/><b>A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection</b><br><br><b>Author:</b> Megan McDonald<br><b>Publisher:</b> Neal Porter Books<br><b>Published:</b> 02/13/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.80lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.20h x 9.30w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780823452194<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.9<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>9772 / Is This a House for Hermit Crab?<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 12/15/2023<br><i>