Don’t Worry, Little Crab
by Chris Haughton
From the multi award-winning picture book maker of A Bit Lost, Oh No, George!, Shh! We Have a Plan and Goodnight Everyone comes a bold new picture book about building up the courage to try something new.
In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they’re going for a dip in the sea. “This is going to be so great!” says Little Crab. But then Little Crab catches a first glimpse of the water... Oh. The waves! They're ENORMOUS. "JEEPERS!" Will Little Crab be brave enough to go in?
Awards:
★ Indie Book Awards Picture Book Category
”It's a gorgeous, wry and heart-warming "you-can-do-anything" picture book.”
Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian
“With minimal detail, Haughton conveys the loving relationship between two small creatures, emphasizing gentle support to help little ones overcome their fear and discover their own resilience and potential. A charming and visually stunning adventure that will resonate for children and caregivers alike.”
*Kirkus Starred Review
"Little Crab discovers the prism of riches that lie waiting beyond the terror of the unknown. Haughton uses his substantial gifts to confront the challenge of a new experience—and its rewards."
*Publishers Weekly Starred Review
“A charming tale for young children about being brave.”
The Irish Independent, Children's Books of the Year
”Magical underwater revelment with a sprinkle of seashore style.”
The Booksniffer
”Haughton's distinctive bold artwork offers a fresh, contemporary take on themes of independence and building courage”
The Bookseller, Children's Previews
“Haughton uses a distinct and refined colour palette, against which the crabs' large eyes pop in perpetual surprise. It is a visual treat that also doubles as an accessible parable about anxiety.”
Sara Keating, The Irish Times
Click here to watch a video review of the book by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, a UK-based charity aiming to show teachers how quality children’s literature can be placed at the heart of all learning.
Rights:
World: Walker Books, August 2019
For foreign rights inquiries, please contact Walker Books.
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