Don't Worry, Little Crab

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With vivid colors, bold shapes, and his trademark visual humor, Chris Haughton shows that sometimes a gentle “don’t worry, I’m here” can keep tentative little crabs sidestepping ahead — and help them discover the brilliant worlds that await when they take the plunge. Not only is it a masterful story illustrated with striking, vivid art, it’s also an exploration of fear and of what it’s like to take little steps through fear. Chris Haughton is the creator of many acclaimed picture books, including Little Owl Lost; Oh No, George!

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com/papercrabpuppet to download the drawing of the ocean (see photo L) and color your own background as you wish. When Little Crab and Very Big Crab first set out from their tide pool, headed to the ocean, Little Crab is full of confidence. Read the story aloud to your child pausing to talk about what is happening in the story or illustrations when your child wants to.Goodnight Everyone Make a crab puppet Little Angel Theatre have produced a great instruction sheet for children 4+ on how to make a crab puppet ( see the link to their production of Don’t Worry Little Crab above. In no time at all he finds himself in a colourful undersea world where he makes new friends and has exciting new experiences. He has taught many courses in design and illustration around the world, and in 2007 was named one of Time magazine’s DESIGN 100 for his work for Fair Trade and People Tree.

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The feeling captured is so familiar to anyone who’s had the good fortune of being at the ocean, of diving into and under a wave, of the anticipation and apprehension of not knowing exactly what will happen next.

When you go out together imagine you are little crab and big crab going tic a tac, splish splash , squelch squelch on the way to the sea. Little Crab’s story is full of hope, and it could also be a way into talking to kids about fears they may have right now as well as the stuff that’s potentially still there in every moment even as there is so much anxiety and unknown and tragedy—little bits of beauty, the natural world, and their own ability to weather the waves. Here is a useful videos Rockpools – KS1 Science – BBC BitesizeIf you decide to go rock pooling here is some useful advice from The Natural History Museum to help you prepare.

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An appealing story about having the courage to try new things, with a little help and encouragement along the way.Even though some new things could be scary at first, if you keep giving it a try, you might find new and exciting ways to have an adventure. Little Crab, it turns out, does love the ocean and all the underwater creatures and a colorful game of hide and seek.