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Shell Yeah! - by  Ruth Amanda (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Shell Yeah! - by Ruth Amanda (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Heywood is a hermit crab with a problem.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 8.5" x 8.5" Hardcover
  • 42 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Recycling & Green Living

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About the Book



Heywood the hermit crab needs a new shell, but they are all cracked or broken. In this humorous tale about patience, friendship, and finding yourself, young readers will cheer as Heywood discovers that the perfect fit is worth the wait.



Book Synopsis



Heywood is a hermit crab with a problem. His shell is too tight, and every shell on the beach is cracked, chipped, or just plain wrong.

His friends-a blackbird, some shorebirds and a couple of mongoose with a flair for fashion-rally to help. But their solutions involve a glass bottle, a broken snorkel, a paper cup, and seaweed as an accessory. Not exactly the look Heywood is going for! He isn't looking for just anything. He needs the perfect shape, the perfect size, the perfect colour to match his eyes. Will Heywood ever find a shell that really fits?

Heywood the Hermit Crab is a funny, heartwarming story about patience, friendship, and discovering that the right fit is worth waiting for.

Heywood the Hermit Crab combines the classic ocean-animal charm of Eric Carle's A House for Hermit Crab with the laugh-out-loud humor and emotional resonance of Jory John's The Bad Seed. Perfect for readers who love stories about perseverance, friendship, and finding where you belong-with a delightfully silly twist!

Why readers love Heywood:

- ���� Funny story about a hermit crab looking for the perfect fit

- ���� Teaches patience, perseverance, and self-acceptance

- ♻️ Gentle environmental message about reusing and recycling

- ���� Perfect for read-alouds with expressive illustrations

- ���� Ideal for ages 4-8 (preschool through 3rd grade)

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x .25 Inches (D)
Weight: .74 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 42
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Recycling & Green Living
Publisher: Www.Ruthamanda.com
Format: Hardcover
Author: Ruth Amanda
Language: English
Street Date: April 15, 2026
TCIN: 1013404637
UPC: 9789769773608
Item Number (DPCI): 247-62-3092
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.25 inches length x 8.5 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.74 pounds
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