Burlington Public Library

A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels.

Hermit crabs are mysterious and interesting - it's fun to watch them eat, burrow, and even play. Your hermit crab will need your attention and care. Are you ready for a pet hermit crab? Learn how to care for and respect your hermit crab to keep it healthy, happy, and safe. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to pet hermit crabs through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

Presents information about properly taking care of hermit crabs.

Absorbed in his search for food, a shy hermit crab, disguised in a fancy new shell, inadvertently rescues a flounder caught beneath a trap and wins the admiration of the other marine animals.

When Hermit Crab outgrows his old house, he ventures out to find a new one.

Hector, a shy hermit crab, is upset when flowers begin growing on his shell, but he finds that they help him make friends.

"With the help of a pet hermit crab, a child finds a way to say goodbye to Uncle Mike after his death from cancer."--