July 2019 Debut of the Month
There’s a classic painterly feel to this picture book but its message is very contemporary. Clem loves exploring along the seashore and collecting treasures in her bucket. These include shells and pebbles and pieces of glass, as well as brightly coloured plastic lids, bottles and netting. She befriends a little crab, caught up in a bit of netting and it hitches a ride home with her. Clem knows the crab belongs on the beach, but will he be safe there? Then a trip to the aquarium inspires her class to protect the ocean and together they clean up Clem and Crab’s beach. It’s a lovely story, and an important one, told so effectively in Fiona Lumber’s carefully chosen words and beautiful illustrations.
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Clem is an explorer, a collector, a protector of the seas! Treasure hunting on her beloved beach, she stumbles across Crab, his claw stuck in a plastic bag. Crab will be much safer and happier in the city with Clem, but doesn't he belong on the beach? A stunningly illustrated timely tale of cleaning up our beaches, with the message that every small action helps.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Clem and Crab and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Clem and Crab features in the following genres: Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Star Books, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Clem and Crab is available in Paperback, Hardback
Clem and Crab was written by Fiona Lumbers and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Clem and Crab has 28 pages
£7.19
