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A young hermit crab cannot find a comfortable shell and ventures through the tide pool, trying on shells of all shapes and sizes. Each attempt offers a new lesson about fitting, friendship, and the quest for a true home. In the end, the crab discovers the shell that feels just right, concluding that the best home is one that fits both body and heart.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Robert Kalan
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