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Pagoo
An intricate study of tide pool life is presented in text and pictures through the story of Pagoo, a her-mit crab.
Paperback, 88 pages
Published
April 26th 1990
by Sandpiper
(first published 1957)
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I recall having to read this as part of my fourth grade science class.
As a book popularizing science, it's not very good. One learns precious little from this book about crabs or aquatic life. The book mentions Pagoo's molting and search of food, but that's where its level of "science" begins and ends.
However, as a literature story, it's also quite poor! There is no real conflict or excitement to the story. Instead, Pagoo goes through a banal series of parts of his life, which the author probab...more
As a book popularizing science, it's not very good. One learns precious little from this book about crabs or aquatic life. The book mentions Pagoo's molting and search of food, but that's where its level of "science" begins and ends.
However, as a literature story, it's also quite poor! There is no real conflict or excitement to the story. Instead, Pagoo goes through a banal series of parts of his life, which the author probab...more
Feb 19, 2009
Megan
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Ocean lovers
Recommended to Megan by:
Richard
Shelves:
all-time-favorite,
childrens-lit
My dad read this book to me when I was just a little girl, exploring the tide pools of San Diego.
Pagoo tells the story of a hermit crab, from his first stages of life (no larger than a pencil dot), to his rough and tumble days as a fighting crab living in Tide Pool Town. It is a wonderful way for children to learn more about the world under the waves, but the story is clever enough that it is interesting for adults too. What truly makes this book special however, are the amazing, detailed illus...more
Pagoo tells the story of a hermit crab, from his first stages of life (no larger than a pencil dot), to his rough and tumble days as a fighting crab living in Tide Pool Town. It is a wonderful way for children to learn more about the world under the waves, but the story is clever enough that it is interesting for adults too. What truly makes this book special however, are the amazing, detailed illus...more
This book changed my life. I read it as a child and it sparked a life-long interest in marine biology. Because my grandparents lived near the beach I was able to explore tidepools, but after reading this book I could actually identify what I was seeing! After taking a marine biology class in college I re-read the book and discovered that Holling's research was accurate and matched my textbook definitions. Every few years I re-read it -- the book is delightful!
WHY: L loves tidepools and so he might relate to this book better than some of Holling's other books. From a review: "Pagoo tells the story of a hermit crab, from his first stages of life (no larger than a pencil dot), to his rough and tumble days as a fighting crab living in Tide Pool Town."
this is the cutest, funniest, most... awesome book of the ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is THE book that completely captivated (and captured) me as a young reader. My love of ocean and ocean creatures only grew from this reading and my passion for planet and environment never waned. Thank you, Holling Clancy Holling!
Read for a Fall 2011 Co-op class on TidePool life.
The b&w line drawings are priceless. The story is wordy and old-fashioned but that is just part of the charm of these Holling books I think. They make you work for it.
The b&w line drawings are priceless. The story is wordy and old-fashioned but that is just part of the charm of these Holling books I think. They make you work for it.
Incredible book about a hermit crab that follows him from birth to adulthood. Lots to learn about this little crustacean and tide-pool life and written in such a great way! Highly recommend this book!
Beautiful illustrations. A great living book for science. My kids couldn't wait to see where Pagoo would find his next shell. We will do another Holling C. Holling book next.
This is the first book we've (my children and I) have read by Holling C Holling. WOW! It's like a science based unit study rolled into one slim book. Highly recommend.
The illustrations is just delightful to look at while you read it - and I have this book for over seven years now.
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Love the artwork. It's a great living book.
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Beautiful book that explores the world of hermit crabs and tide pools in an interesting story (great "living book").
Like all good children's literature (and film as well), Holling Clancy Holling's books are delightful for adults as well as kids of all ages. Younger children love to have his books read to them, and older ones love to read them, which is kind of a bummer because then the adults don't get to read them anymore. Pagoo is the delightful story of the life of a hermit crab, and instilled in me and my children a love for shore life and tidal pools.
Jun 06, 2008
Kari
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone
Recommended to Kari by:
Ambleside Online
Shelves:
jaimey-s-book-shelf
This book is SO good. Jaimey and I learned a lot about tide pools and the life cycle of crabs. The language of this book is so descriptive. Here's one of my favorites. Pagoo had just been caught by a wave and it had crashed him against a rock shattering his already cracked shell. "Now, like clothes being shed by a boy in a race to go swimming, Pagoo's covering dropped away from him, piece by piece." (from page 73)
Fabulous story about a crab and it's life cycle. The illustrations are amazing. The story is fun, but you learn so much about the ocean as you read it. My kids and I really enjoyed reading this book & can't wait to read more by this author!
Another fantastic story from Holling C Holling. Because the story is long and very descriptive I keep expecting the kids to be bored but instead at the end of every chapter they beg for more. We love all the drawings in the margins and were fascinated by all the creatures of the tide pools.
We are doing a natural journal while we read through this very informative book. WE did a nature journal while reading this it was great ! The kids and I had so much fun the book made you want more.
This book had me obsessed with tide pools as a little girl. The illustrations are beautiful, the story cute, with lots and lots of actual scientific information all through it.
This is a book I remember reading over and over and over when I was a kid.
The adventures of a Hermit Crab. Just an absolutely wonderful story with wonderful illustrations.
The adventures of a Hermit Crab. Just an absolutely wonderful story with wonderful illustrations.
May 16, 2013
Susannahcox
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May 15, 2013
Jill
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Born in Jackson County, Michigan, in 1900, Holling Clancy Holling graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1923. He then worked in a taxidermy department of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and spent time working in anthropology under Dr. Ralph Linton.
During this period, he married Lucille Webster, and within a year of their marriage accepted a position as art instructor on th...more
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