Gordy and the Ghost Crab($9.95Value)

Description

Gordy is afraid of the crashing ocean waves and a strange creature he spots skittering across the beach. It doesn't help when his brother tells him it's a ghost crab that will pinch off all his toes! A delightful and educational tale about a young child's first trip to the beach and his encounters with an Atlantic ghost crab. What will Gordy do when he meets a girl intent on capturing one? Will he stay away or will he rescue the little crab? Highlighting empathy, problem solving and the value of caring for nature, the book includes fun facts about different types of common crabs and delivers a gentle conservation message. " Gordy and the Ghost Crab invites readers to share a beach day adventure like no other. While clever rhymes mimic the rhythm of the ocean waves throughout the tale, the appearance of a strange creature from the depths of the sand propels a young boy, Gordy, into the mysterious world of the ghost crab. Before he knows it, Gordy is transformed from being leery of their sharp pincers to acting as a protector of one new little burrowing friend. Blending sea life curiosity with an act of compassion, this story is sure to become a favorite for youth of all ages, from the read-to-me crowd on up."~ Jean Alicia Elster , award-winning author of the Joe Joe in the City series, Who's Jim Hines? and The Colored Car . " Gordy and the Ghost Crab is a delightful tale written in rhyme and packed with information."~ Mary Ann Wehler , teacher, award-winning poet, Walking in Deep Snow: Poems. Linda K. Sienkiewicz is a fiction writer, poet and artist who fell in love with the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She enjoys spending time on its beaches as often as possible. When Linda can't be there, she's home in Michigan, dreaming of having her toes in the sand.