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Don't Worry, Little Crab

Haughton, Chris

Illustrator: Haughton, Chris

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2020

Publisher: Candlewick Press

ISBN: 978-1-5362-1119-1

Keywords: Overcoming Fears, Anxiety, Courage

Gently encouraged by Very Big Crab, Little Crab finds the courage to overcome his fear of the ocean and discover a new world. Simple, colorful digital illustrations.