Written by Megan McDonald

Illustrated by Katherine Tillotson

Follow a hermit crab on the perilous journey to replace his shell in this classic picture book. Hermit 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. He steps along the shore,by the sea, in the sand . . .scritch-scratch, scritch-scratch. When a giant wave sends Hermit Crab careening toward a hungry porcupine fish, will he find a hiding place in time? Katherine 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.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

★ "A fresh, welcome return for a time-tested tale."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

★ "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."—Booklist, Starred Review

"Rich illustrations."—The Horn Book