Don't Worry, Little Crab
A little book of bravery and facing your fears, perfect for sharing with Dad
Age 3+
Picture Storybooks
From the creator of A Bit Lost, Oh No, George!, Shh! We Have a Plan and Goodnight Everyone, comes a book about taking the time you need to overcome your fears.
In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they’re going for a dip in the sea. “This is going to be so great!” says Little Crab. But then Little Crab catches a first glimpse of the water... Oh. The waves! They're ENORMOUS. "Oh..." Will Little Crab be brave enough to go in?
From the multi award-winning picture book maker of A Bit Lost, Oh No, George! and Shh! We Have a Plan comes a bold, beautiful picture book about working through anxiety and, with the support of a loved one, building up the courage to try something new.
Creators
Chris Haughton is an Irish designer and illustrator. His debut picture book, A Bit Lost, is published into 21 different languages worldwide and has won 13 awards in nine countries, including the Dutch Picture Book of the Year and CBI Book of the Year. His second title, Oh No, George! won the Junior Design Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. His third picture book, Shh! We Have a Plan, won the Specsavers Irish Children's Book of the Year Junior Award 2014 as well as the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award in the US. He lives in East London. Find Chris online at www.chrishaughton.com and on X as @chrishaughton.
Reviews
Haughton’s distinctive bold artwork offers a fresh, contemporary take on themes of independence and building courage
The Bookseller, Children’s Previews
A charming tale for young children about being brave.
The Irish Independent, Children’s Books of the Year
The mixed emotions of a little one experiencing a new situation are captured with warmth and humour and the explosion of colour underwater is a delight.
The Irish Independent, Top Picks from Elaina Ryan
Featured in ‘The best books to read your children in 2020’
The Independent
Haughton’s distinctive art offers a fresh, contemporary take on themes of independence and building courage.
The Bookseller
