
Carolyn Crimi's "There Might Be Lobsters" introduces Sukie, a small, anxious dog who finds nearly everything at the beach terrifying, especially the imagined threat of lobsters. This charming picture book beautifully illustrates how fear can be paralyzing, but also how love and the need to help others can provide the courage to overcome even the biggest worries. With endearing illustrations and a perfectly paced text, it offers a warm-hearted lesson in bravery and empathy, making it an excellent read-aloud for children aged 4-8. It's a gentle exploration of anxiety and the empowering feeling of conquering one's fears for a greater good.
"This charming story shows how fear can hold us back, and how love can save the day . . . Crimi's latest is a warm-hearted lesson in how to overcome paralyzing fears by putting others first." --Booklist Lots of things at the beach scare Sukie. Lots. Because she is just a small dog, and the stairs are big and sandy, and the waves are big and whooshy, and the balls are big and beachy. And besides, there might be lobsters. With endearing illustrations and a perfectly paced text that captures a timid pup's looping thoughts, here is a funny and honest read-aloud about how overwhelming the world can be when you're worried--and how empowering it is to overcome your fears when it matters the most.