Nipper, a loveable crab, has huge, clumsy claws. No matter what games he plays with his friends Nipper’s claws always get in his way. So ...
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Sep 05, 2010
Kristi
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The Clumsy Crab is a great story by Ruth Galloway. This is a story for early readers. This story teaches friendship and that everyone has great abilities.
Nipper the crab doesn't like his crabby claws. They are big and clumsy. He can't play catch the bubble with his friends because his clumsy claws always burst the bubbles. He tried to play tag but he tripped and stumbled. During a game of hide and seek with his friends he was counting and heard Octopus yell for help. He was tangled More...
Nipper the crab doesn't like his crabby claws. They are big and clumsy. He can't play catch the bubble with his friends because his clumsy claws always burst the bubbles. He tried to play tag but he tripped and stumbled. During a game of hide and seek with his friends he was counting and heard Octopus yell for help. He was tangled More...
May 03, 2010
Kira
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This book has an important message that will be valuable to young children. We are all different but special in our own way. This book can serve as a confidence booster and also let students know that while we all may have different physical characteristics they make us who we are and we should embrace them. This could be read to a class when an issue arises or just as part of the regular yearly class books.
Sep 09, 2011
Abbi
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The Crab in this book is embarrassed of his big claws and thinks that they are useless and get in the way. When Octopus gets stuck in some seaweed, Nipper (the crab) is able to clip the seaweed away and free him. This helps him realize that he has a strength after all. This is a great book for self-esteem and disabilities.
Apr 19, 2011
Tara
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This was another out-cast book. The main character has huge claws that always get n the way and ruin everything for him. Well one day his huge claws come in handy to save his friend. The meaning is that no matter who you are, you are always good for something and you should value yourself.
Aug 03, 2010
Crab is feeling clumsy because he breaks everything with his claws, but when Octapus gets caught in some seaweed, they need Crab's claws to get him out. I like this book because everyone has something they don't like about themselves, but we need to see how it can turn to good.
Jun 16, 2009
Becky
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Nipper the crab's clumsy claws seem useless and get in the way, but they finally come in handy when he uses them to rescue Octopus from a tangle of seaweed. Ehhhh. Everything has a use, help your friends...I'd use this in storytime, but it didn't do a lot for me.
Jan 26, 2011
Ubalstecha
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Another cutesy, feel good picture book about a crab who doesn't like his big claws because they get in the way, until he discovers what they are really good for. A little message heavy for my tastes.
Jul 21, 2011
Great colorful illustrations encourage children to make predictions, describe a few ocean animals and sequence events of a story. A great read for students who lack confidence.
Nov 11, 2010
Nipper the crab hates his huge, clumsy claws until his friend Octopus gets tangled up in some seaweed and only Nipper can free him.
Apr 11, 2009
Susie
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Nipper's huge clumsy claws are always giving him trouble. He is able to finally use his claws to rescue his friend, Octopus.
Jun 15, 2008
Lauren
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This book is great for younger children when learning about "ocean life". It mentions various animals you would see under sea and great illustrations of what ocean life looks like. It would be a great introductory to an ocean lesson.
Dec 16, 2009
Elaine
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Clumsy Crab is well...clumsy. He can't seem to get through a game with his ocean friends without ruining it for them. It turns out his claws come in useful in at least one game of hide-n-seek, thus justifying his crabby existence! Voila!
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