Hermit Crab seeks the perfect home-and learns to appreciate change-in this Ready-to-Read edition of Eric Carle's beloved story.<br /> <br /> In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab grows out of one house after another as he searches for the perfect home. Children who must change schools, move to a new town, or even graduate to a new grade in school will relate to Hermit Crab's situation and take heart as they see that growing up isn't really so scary after all.<br /> <br /> Filled with whimsy and wisdom-and based on the true behaviors of the hermit crab-this modern classic features Eric Carle's trademark vibrant collage illustrations and lively text that has been adapted into a Level 2 Ready-to-Read edition, making it ideal for newly independent readers.