Karel de Krab vindt een schat

by Tuula Pere, Roksolana Panchyshyn (Illustrator), Mariken van Eekelen (Translator)

Avuliaalla Timo Taskuravulla on kotijoella monta ainutlaatuista ystävää. Mella Meritähteä viehättävämpää tai Antti Ankeriasta menestyvämpää on vaikea kuvitella. Rouva Monnin antiikkikokoelma on jokivarren vaikuttavin ja vesiliskojen suurperhe seutukunnan vauhdikkain.

Timo Taskurapu epäilee olevansa liian tavallinen. Tuttu arki muuttuu, kun hyökyaalto heittää hänen pihaansa Saara Simpukan. Uudella ystävällä on kuorensa suojassa jotakin arvokasta, josta kiinnostuvat muutkin – erityisesti epäluotettava Hannu Hummeri.

Mutta mikä onkaan suurin aarre maailmassa?

Tarina Timo Taskuravun aarteesta on jatkoa sarjassa aiemmin ilmestyneelle kirjalle Avulias taskurapu. Kirja on ilmestynyt myös englanniksi nimellä Colin the Crab Finds a Treasure.

Kirjan kustantaja Wickwick on suomalainen lastenkirjoihin erikoistunut kustantamo. Se julkaisee lasten kuvakirjoja, romaaneja ja runoja. Teosten lämmin ja suvaitsevainen maailmankuva luo rauhallisen taustan satuelämyksille, jotka ovat antoisia niin lapsille kuin aikuisille.

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The book has also been published in English with the name Colin the Crab Finds a Treasure. It is continuation to The Caring Crab published earlier

The always-helpful Colin the Crab has many special friends at the home river. It is hard to imagine anyone more beautiful than Stella or more successful than Eddie the Eel. The antique collection of Ms Catfish is the most impressive of the riverside, and the big newt family is certainly the most vivacious of the neighbourhood.

Colin the Crab has a gnawing doubt of being too ordinary. The everyday life as he knows it changes instantly when a tidal wave casts Priscilla the Pearl Oyster to his backyard. This new friend of his has something precious within her shell, something that evokes the interest of others too – particularly that of the deceitful Larry the Lobster.

But what is the greatest treasure in the world?

The publisher Wickwick is a Finnish publishing company specialized in children’s picture books, novels and poems. The books reflect a warm and tolerant view of life, which offers a peaceful background for enjoying stories, both for children and adults.

50 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 2010

Reviews

[Book Reviewer]

Colin, the crab, feels like he is an ordinary crab living alone. He has many friends who have many things going on in their lives, such as a family, success, and impressive antique collections. One day something unexpected happens to Colin. A tidal wave tosses Priscilla the pearl oyster into his backyard. Colin takes Priscilla in and helps her recover from the tidal wave, and before long, they become good friends. After Priscilla loses something valuable to her, Colin helps her find it and shows Priscilla that, more than anything, their friendship is the most valuable to him.

Colin the Crab Finds a Treasure by Tuula Pere follows Colin the crab as he lives his life content to be alone while his friends have many things going for them. When Colin starts to wonder if he is content being alone, Priscilla the pearl oyster appears in his backyard. Colin soon learns that friendship means more to him than fancy gadgets. Pere teaches kids to give everyone a chance no matter their status.

Children will be captivated by the colorful images done by illustrator Roksolana Panchyshyn as the pages are filled with detailed underwater scenes. This book is written for readers who are a bit older, kindergarten through fourth grade, as the chapters are longer and the lesson is more complex. Learning what is important in life and what to value is a challenging life lesson. Pere manages to convey this lesson in a manner that children can comprehend and relate to. In addition, this fantastic children’s book shows readers it is ok to express your feelings and be open and kind to others. I can see this book in libraries and classrooms.

Colin the Crab Finds a Treasure is a charming and entertaining book that will teach children the value of friendship and seeing the important things in life.

[Marichus Real]

Colin the Crab feels a little lonely. He would like to form a family, but he is the only crab living in the river. He has friends, but all of them have something special to get entertained. One day, a tidal wave brings Colin an oyster. Her name is Priscilla, and she tells him about her boring life. Soon, they become good friends.
This story is about friendship. If you have a friend, you have a priceless treasure. A good friend doesn’t love you because of what you have, but because of yourself.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rhonda]

A wonderful story about kindness and loyalty for friends. A new friend appears and there is an adventure that ensues. Interesting characters and a wonderful adventure to go on make this a wonderful book for kids to read. Illustrations are as always wonderful and help tell the story. Good read.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenna]

Tämä kirja ei nyt oikein vakuuttanut meitä. Kuvakirjaksi aukeamilla oli yllättävän paljon tekstiä; sanoisin ennemminkin kirjaa jo satukirjaksi. Kirjassa oli mukavan lupsakka tunnelma; ei ollut kiire rakentaa tarinaa eteenpäin.