Other editions of book A House for Hermit Crab

Hermit Crab seeks the perfect home and learns to appreciate change in this Ready-to-Read edition of Eric Carle s beloved story. In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab grows out of one house after another as he searches for the perfect home. Children who must change schools, move to a new town, or even graduate to a new grade in school will relate to Hermit Crab s situation and take heart as they see that growing up isn t really so scary after all. Filled with whimsy and wisdom and based on the true behaviors of the hermit crab this modern classic features Eric Carle s trademark vibrant collage illustrations and lively text that has been adapted into a Level 2 Ready-to-Read edition, making it ideal for newly independent readers."

Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell, so he finds himself a larger one -- and many new friends to decorate and protect his new house. But what will happen when he outgrows this shell, and has to say good-bye to all the sea creatures who have made Hermit Crab's house a home? Children facing change in their own lives will relate to Hermit Crab's story -- and learn a lot about the fascinating world of marine life along the way.