The Happy Crab by Layla & Kevin Palmer Book Review

 

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 highlight how our environment, relationships, and experiences contribute greatly to our happiness.

My Thoughts:

What a sweet story. I love children’s books. The sweet and beautiful illustrations throughout the book are fun to explore. Your little ones will love all the colors of the ocean, beach, and of ocean creatures.

The book is illustrated by Guy Wolek and he does a beautiful job with the ocean and sea animals. The pictures are wonderful. 

 

The little crab is full of spunk and adventure as he explores his beloved ocean with his friends. He goes to Haiti on the back of a whale. He finds a buried treasure in Pensacola Beach. He surfs the waves, watches friends build sand castles-life is good!

 

One day, while he is taking his nap, tucked soundly in his perfect shell he is taken out of his beloved water. The people are admiring his perfect shell and want to take him home. He is scared and feels helpless because the sea is his home and all his friends are there.

 

The little boy eventually sees his little legs and eventually realizes that he must take him back where they found him but first he names the crab-Happy.

 

This is a beautiful story of compassion and doing the right thing. This would make a wonderful gift for a little one and be a beautiful addition to your book collection.

 

Disclosure: I received this complimentary product through Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest thoughts.