Little Green Crab
What’s inside...
Little Green Crab is a story that brings your child the understanding of new friendships and how sometimes we all can feel alone. It is a journey through the ocean with artistic illustrations of the wonderful creatures that inhabit it with easy to follow words and passages. Enjoy reading with your little ones as you enter a world of adventure and friendship with a little green crab who has the tenacity it takes to find a true friend.
Age
2-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Little Green Crab felt when he was trying to find his way home?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as Little Green Crab?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like the sea creatures helped Little Green Crab?
Why is it important to help others?
What did you learn from Little Green Crab's adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive read-aloud techniques to bring the characters to life and enhance the emotional connection.
Pause at key moments in the story to ask your child how they feel or what they think will happen next.
Relate the themes of the book to your child’s own experiences to promote empathy and understanding.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and helping others, drawing examples from the book and real life.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or adventures for Little Green Crab.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in facing challenges
Explanation: The Little Green Crab faces his fear of deep waters to retrieve a lost treasure, demonstrating bravery.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of overcoming fears and tackling challenges head-on, whether it's trying out for a sports team or speaking in front of the class.
Example Lesson: Helping others
Explanation: Throughout the story, the Little Green Crab helps various sea creatures, emphasizing the value of kindness and assistance.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to help others in their community, be it sharing toys with friends or helping parents at home.
Example Lesson: Importance of perseverance
Explanation: Despite several setbacks, the Little Green Crab continues his quest, showcasing determination.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to persist through difficulties, whether in completing a difficult homework assignment or mastering a new skill.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The Little Green Crab works together with other sea creatures to overcome obstacles, highlighting the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children learn that teamwork can lead to success in group projects at school or in collaborative games.
Example Lesson: Respecting the environment
Explanation: The story promotes environmental consciousness as the Little Green Crab cares for his underwater habitat.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to engage in environmentally friendly practices like recycling or cleaning up local parks.