Helpful Score: 1
It isn't often you find a children's book based on a true story. Personally I think that makes any book better for adults or children! Knowing this will help a child relate and become involved in the book even more.
Happy is a hermit crab living life to the fullest. He has enjoyed drifting all over the world in the waves, meeting many new creatures and having fun adventures. One day a young boy finds his shell on the beach! What a treasure to a child! He had no clue it was Happy's home. On the way home he discovers the shell had someone living in it. Encouraged by his parents he returns Happy back to the beach.
The illustrations are adorable and fun! Not only will children enjoy it but it held some important lessons you can share with them. The little boy cared more about the happiness and well-being of the little crab over his pleasure of keeping the pretty shell. In a âme me meâ world this is so important for them to learn to put others before yourself.
This also reminded me of when I was a child. I caught frogs, fire flies, praying mantises, cicadas, and more. My parents would carefully fix a jar with leaves and twigs for me to observe them. But after 2 days I would be required to release them back where they came from. Even my ant farm had a time limit! I was very young but I still remember explaining to me it would be cruel to keep them as they belonged in nature. All life matters even the smallest things. They were so wise. Children need to be taught to care for and respect all creatures. I followed the same example with my children.
I received this book from Bethany House Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated are my own.
Happy is a hermit crab living life to the fullest. He has enjoyed drifting all over the world in the waves, meeting many new creatures and having fun adventures. One day a young boy finds his shell on the beach! What a treasure to a child! He had no clue it was Happy's home. On the way home he discovers the shell had someone living in it. Encouraged by his parents he returns Happy back to the beach.
The illustrations are adorable and fun! Not only will children enjoy it but it held some important lessons you can share with them. The little boy cared more about the happiness and well-being of the little crab over his pleasure of keeping the pretty shell. In a âme me meâ world this is so important for them to learn to put others before yourself.
This also reminded me of when I was a child. I caught frogs, fire flies, praying mantises, cicadas, and more. My parents would carefully fix a jar with leaves and twigs for me to observe them. But after 2 days I would be required to release them back where they came from. Even my ant farm had a time limit! I was very young but I still remember explaining to me it would be cruel to keep them as they belonged in nature. All life matters even the smallest things. They were so wise. Children need to be taught to care for and respect all creatures. I followed the same example with my children.
I received this book from Bethany House Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated are my own.
