{"product_id":"is-this-a-house-for-hermit-crab-isbn-9780823452194","title":"Is This a House for Hermit Crab?","description":"\u003cb\u003eFollow a hermit crab on the perilous journey to replace his outgrown shell in this classic picture book by the author of the popular Judy Moody and Stink series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHermit Crab has outgrown his shell, and it’s time for a new home to keep him safe from predators. The beach is strewn with possible choices, but none are quite right. A rock is too heavy; a tin can is too noisy; a fishing net has too many holes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHe stepped along the shore,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eby the sea, in the sand . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003escritch-scratch, scritch-scratch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a giant wave sends Hermit Crab careening toward a hungry porcupine fish, will he find a hiding place in time? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatherine Tillotson’s immersive artwork breathes new life into this classic text by Megan McDonald, beloved author of the Judy Moody series. Brand-new backmatter provides further learning about all things hermit crab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"A fresh, welcome return for a time-tested tale.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ★ \"Few picture-book writers have used a repeated, rhythmic rhyme as successfully as McDonald. . . With only minor changes to the narrative, this new edition features Tillotson's lively, colorful illustrations and, in the back matter, informative notes on hermit crabs. A welcome new edition of a memorable read-aloud favorite.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist,\u003c\/i\u003e Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Rich illustrations.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan McDonald\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning, bestselling author of the beloved Judy Moody series, along with many other middle grade titles and picture books. She began writing \u003ci\u003eIs this a House for Hermit Crab?\u003c\/i\u003e during her career as a children’s librarian, inspired by her own childhood pet. Megan lives with her husband in Sebastopol, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatherine Tillotson\u003c\/b\u003e has previously worked with Megan McDonald on picture books such as \u003ci\u003eShoe Dog\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIt’s Picture Day Today\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as collaborating with other authors. She lives and works in San Francisco with her husband and two dogs, Sookie and Chi, who help her around the studio.","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300328034533,"sku":"NP9780823452194","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823452194.jpg?v=1767730199","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/is-this-a-house-for-hermit-crab-isbn-9780823452194","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}