Shelly the record setting crab is a gentle,
read-along picture book
for children aged 2 to 5, exploring big emotions, setting boundaries, and speaking up for yourself. With help from her teacher, Miss Coral, Shelly the hermit crab learns to use confident words when her ocean friends get a little too carried away trying to set a record during class break time.
This children's picture book story supports emotional safety, empathy, and self-acceptance, and aligns with
social-emotional learning (SEL)
goals in preschool and pre-K. It is perfect for shared reading at home, in early education classrooms, and in child care settings.
Drawing on principles from the
Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF Version 2.0)
and the
UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
, and written by a teacher with qualifications in Child Psychology and a degree in Early Childhood Education, Shelly the Record Setting Crab fosters personal, social, and emotional development through gentle storytelling and relatable characters.