Mes del Mar

Children struggling with change - outgrowing clothes, for example, or moving to a new school or town - will find reassurance in this gentle, original fable from Eric Carle, the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favorite picture books.

Hermit Crab has outgrown his first shell, and, as hermit crabs do, he must look for a new house. Nervous and a little frightened, the crab plucks up his courage and finds a shell that's big enough for him. The only problem is that it's very bare. That's where his fellow undersea creatures come in: a sea anemone offers to decorate the outside, a starfish the inside; an industrious sea snail, a fortress-protecting sea urchin, and an illuminating lantern fish move in as well.

It's a marvelous home indeed, as delighted readers will see in Carle's breathtaking illustrations, which bring each animal to life in brilliant-color collage art. For added value, factual information about the various sea creatures mentioned in the story can be found at the back of the book. The heart of the story, however, lies in its positive message, one which readers of all ages should appreciate: change, however frightening at first, can bring with it wonderful opportunities.

Young readers are introduced to oceans in this nonfiction board book that includes lift-the-flaps and peek-through pages throughout, as well as prompts and activities to encourage children to get outside and explore their world.

Through simple facts, prompts, and activities, children are introduced to the amazing world beneath the waves! They’ll learn what makes different kinds of fish unique, what other amazing animals live in the water, and how everyone can help take care of our oceans. This sturdy board book, which includes lift-the-flaps and peek-through pages throughout, is the perfect nonfiction book to inspire a love of nature in young readers.

The One Little board book series from Tiger Tales immerses young readers in the natural world. These engaging nonfiction titles present the processes of growth and change in our world, with bite-size facts and lift-the-flaps for an interactive learning experience.