Clammy Clam

Thingy Things

by Chris Raschka

Theme: Feeling shy. Introducing . . . Clammy Clam! It’s . . . Clammy Clam! And yet, Clammy Clam refuses to say a simple “hello.” In this tribute to the silent type, readers are reminded that kids can be unpredictable, requiring improvisation and compromise. Chris Raschka’s expert balance of visual and textual humor will bring even the shyest of readers out of their shells! READ ALL THE THINGY THINGS BOOKS

Buggy Bug

Clammy Clam

Cowy Cow

Crabby Crab

Doggy Dog

Lamby Lamb

Moosey Moose

Whaley Whale

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Chris Raschka is the illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Yo! Yes?; Charlie Parker Played Be Bop; Mysterious Thelonious; John Coltrane’s Giant Steps; Can’t Sleep; and The Magic Flute. He lives with his wife and son in New York City.

Reviews

[pati · Rating 1 out of 5]

Really too simple, even for the very young.

[Joyful · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super simple, but if read just the right way, can be a hilarious part of a larger storytime or read-aloud.

[Michael · Rating 1 out of 5]

Utterly pointless

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clammy Clam is "clamming up" again! These books are super short and silly, but they do invite reader participation.

[Vivian · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch book is perfect for sharing with 0 - 3 year olds.

Clammy Clam behaves just like baby does when making a call to grandparents to show off saying a word. The humor is not lost on the adult and the baby gets to see the same illustration with various inflections of the same text on each page. Very fun.

The format is small for use in a group setting. Consider making flannel elements.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clammy Clam is so shy we never even hear a simple "Hello!"

This is among the very simplest of the Thingy Things books. It makes it point of representing what it looks and feels like to be shy, but I'm not sure how to read the last page. It feels a little judgmental.

Toddlers and preK.

[Mother Goose Librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another short and sweet, simple text from Raschka. His Thingy Thing collection offers young readers the simple humor that kids enjoy.

[Elizabeth Wyatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helloooo! Clammy Clam?

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute!

[AnnieM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just read it, it was .... Something.

[Mr. George The Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This whole series is very enjoyable...short, sweet...great for emerging readers....and funny.

[Mandyhello · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clams should try to be friendlier..

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clammy Clam is shy. This one is one of the most accessible texts in this delightful series. Perfect for beginning readers.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorites in the Thingy Thing series. LOVE this series.

[Cyndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clammy Clam has clammed up!