The Horn Book Guide

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Binns, Tristan Boyer

Hermit Crabs

48 pp. | Heinemann | March, 2004 | Library ISBN 1-4034-0825-4 $$27.07

(4) 4-6 Keeping Unusual Pets series. A section at the beginning of each title describing the responsibilities inherent in taking care of this type of pet will help the wary or overeager child make the best decision, while smaller boxes of text provide animal trivia. The busy pages are illustrated with color photos. Addresses, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Keeping Unusual Pets titles: Hermit Crabs, Potbellied Pigs, Lizards, Salamanders, and Cockatiels.

Reviewer: Sherry Eskin