# Crab Finds a Shell That Fits

Author: Logan

Level: PreK3

Theme: Growing and finding what fits

## Page 1

Clarence the crab had grown too big for his old shell, and it pinched his toes.

## Page 2

He found a tall purple shell, but it wobbled high above his head like a tower.

## Page 3

Next he tried a shiny green shell, but it squeaked every time he took a step.

## Page 4

A heavy gray shell looked strong, yet Clarence could hardly lift it off the sand.

## Page 5

A tiny pink shell was pretty, but only one claw could squeeze inside it.

## Page 6

Clarence sat down with a sigh and looked out at the rolling sea.

## Page 7

Then he saw a striped shell tucked beside a rock, smooth and just his size.

## Page 8

He wiggled in slowly, turned around once, and gave a happy little clack.

## Page 9

The striped shell did not pinch, squeak, or wobble. It felt just right.

## Page 10

Clarence waved his claws and scuttled off, proud in his new shell that fits.

## 5 Words to Learn

crab, shell, big, small, fits

## Read Together

Read Together: Try on an imaginary shell and show how it feels when it fits just right.