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The Happy Crab
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The Happy Crab Hardcover - 2021

by Layla Palmer; Kevin Palmer; Guy Wolek (Illustrator)


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Happy is an adventurous little crab whose world is suddenly turned upside down (literally!) when a mama and her son discover his large, unbroken shell while on vacation at the beach. After deciding to keep the shell as a souvenir, the boy unexpectedly feels the crab move inside and is suddenly faced with a decision: take him home or let him go. His compassion for the crab and thoughtful decision to release him gently reminds readers of the importance of selflessness and highlights how our environment, relationships, and experiences contribute greatly to our happiness.

The Happy Crab is based on a true story experienced by Kevin, Layla, and their son, Steevenson, and you can see a video of the actual shell and crab at TheLetteredCottage.net/TheHappyCrab.

From the rear cover

True happiness comes from putting others first.

Happy is an adventurous little crab whose world is suddenly turned upside down (literally!) when a mama and her son find his large, unbroken shell on the beach. When they discover the crab is still living inside his perfect home, the boy is faced with a decision: Keep him or let him go. This delightful tale, based on a true story, reminds us how important it is to put others' needs ahead of our own.

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  • Title The Happy Crab
  • Author Layla Palmer; Kevin Palmer; Guy Wolek (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Bethany House Publishers
  • Date 2021-10-12
  • ISBN 9780764238550 / 0764238558
  • Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.02 x 9.21 x 0.47 in (27.99 x 23.39 x 1.19 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress subjects Crabs, Happiness
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2021011625
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

About the author

Layla Palmer has been writing online at www. theletteredcottage.net for over thirteen years.
Kevin Palmer is a published songwriter who has sold over a million albums worldwide over the past nineteen years. In 2016, they adopted their effervescent Haitian son, Steevenson. A year later, they encouraged Kevin's retired parents to move in with them too. Today, they all live together in Pike Road, Alabama.
Guy Wolek has worked as a freelance illustrator since 1982, doing a variety of work from courtroom sketches to corporate annual reports. His main focus has been children's books, including work on the OliviaTM books and Tony Dungy's children's series. Guy has worked on many successful projects and has no plan to retire, because, he says, "If I were retired I would do the same thing I do now."
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