Hector the hermit crab

By Katie Boyce

Book Overview

Hector the hermit crab is very shy. He avoids contact with other creatures whenever possible. But one day a flower appears on his shell, and suddenly Hector becomes the focus of everyone's attention.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582348006
• ISBN13: 9781582348001
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.2" x 0.5" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

Great Book!

My son is just 11 months old but I have been reading various books to him for many months. He LOVES this book. The illustrations are VERY "kid-friendly". He gives Hector "kisses" as I turn the pages. The story itself is also very cute and teaches the lesson that making friends isn't so difficult if you are willing to give it a try.

Overcoming shyness

This book is about a shy hermit crab named Hector. One morning, Hector wakes up to find that a flower has grown on his shell. He tries everything to get the flower off, but nothing works. Indeed, by the next morning, the flower grows even bigger. Hector is mortified by his odd appearance, but the other crabs seem to find it quite attractive. They gather round Hector, and soon Hector has a new group of friends. The story is quite cute and not at all scary. The book has about 200 words.