Kermit the Hermit

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Summary: Selfish shellfish finds satisfaction in doing for others
Review: Bill Peet is a wonderful children's book author and Kermit The Hermit is a great example of his work. It is a 1965 story about a Hermit Crab who starts out the story as a selfish shellfish. Through an act of human kindness, he learns the emptiness of a self-centered life. Kermit devotes himself to repaying the favor and finds satisfaction in doing for others.

The book is a long rhyming poem with delightful color illustrations surrounding the text. This is a story that children and those who read to them are sure to enjoy.

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Summary: Kermit the Hermit, a very entertaining story.
Review: Here we go again. This was another of Peet books that I read to my sons. I think I enjoyed them as much as they did! My oldest son, Matt, wanted to take these with him. NO way! But, I told him they would always be here -- he could read them again when he came home. I can't help but smile when I see them. They bring back such fond memories. The world needs more writers like this!

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Summary: Fun, cute, and with a good message
Review: I found this book remaindered, and picked it up just because it was set in Monterey Bay. I was delighted to find that it was a terrific story, and that my daughter (age 2-1/2) loved it.

My only criticism is that some of the poetry is a bit strained, but it doesn't detract from the overall excellence. Great pictures, good characters, and a fine message.

And, by the way, the pictures very accurately portray Monterey Bay, both above and below the water.

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Summary: Fun, cute, and with a good message
Review: I found this book remaindered, and picked it up just because it was set in Monterey Bay. I was delighted to find that it was a terrific story, and that my daughter (age 2-1/2) loved it.

My only criticism is that some of the poetry is a bit strained, but it doesn't detract from the overall excellence. Great pictures, good characters, and a fine message.

And, by the way, the pictures very accurately portray Monterey Bay, both above and below the water.

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Summary: Is Bill Peet Dr. Suess' Brother?
Review: This book feels like it is written by Dr. Suess, with the same cadence in the rhymes. The language is a tad more sophisticated, but both my son and I love the book! It is so much fun to read, I don't know who enjoys it more.

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Summary: Is Bill Peet Dr. Suess' Brother?
Review: This book feels like it is written by Dr. Suess, with the same cadence in the rhymes. The language is a tad more sophisticated, but both my son and I love the book! It is so much fun to read, I don't know who enjoys it more.