Henry, the ordinary hermit crab is not happy with his ordinary shell and wants to add some pizzazz to it. Even though his family and friends don’t agree, Henry heads out in search of things to make his shell shine and sparkle and basically just FABULOUS.
The moral of the story is that if you aren’t happy in your shell, find what will make you happy, the more glitter the better! Be yourself!

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I'm fabulous crab is a rhyming tale of Henry Crab, who gets tired of dull uniformity and transforms into Fabulous Crab, a crab with all the sparkle and shine that can be obtained from a bottom-of-the-sea ship wreck. This book is not science, not nature but all arty expression and fun for kids. I'm Fabulous Crab captures the joy of creating.

What a delightful book that I would give to my 3rd grader! Standing out and not following what’s always been done or what you’re “supposed” to act like. But then also to know if you’re in a position to stand up to bullies and help little ones come out or dress up their shell, it is like a pass it forward for more kids to be comfortable in their own skin

My 8 year old said "I like this one because it taught me to be yourself and that it's a good thing." The illustrations are gorgeous and I thought the story was fun and memorable. Thank you for the ARC of this book. I can't wait to buy this one as a gift for friends and family!

Henry the crab is bored with drab, he wants to be Fabulous! Unfortunately his friends think that is not a wise idea. They don't want him to stand out, it's too dangerous! A fun (and colorful) book about being different and being accepted for all that you are...maybe more than accepted, maybe you're art!

Henry is tired of being a drab hermit crab like all the others. He wants to stand out with glitter and sparkle.
While it presents some risks, it all works out in the end.
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Yay for brightly colored rhyming books that star animals!!! Tired of being boring and drab, Henry the crab longs to be sparkly and noticed. And it ends up totally saving his life. I’m Fabulous Crab was provided digitally by Netgalley and Nicki Greenberg in exchange for an honest review.

I liked the book, but I'm not entirely sure what the message is from the story. I think the story is cute though and I can my young patrons loving this story and wanting to read it at the library. I will recommend this for purchase at my library.

I’m Fabulous Crab! By Nicki Greenberg is a fun and colorful book about being yourself. The rhyming text flows perfectly with the equally brilliant illustrations. Through some difficulties, Fabulous Crab teaches kids about being themselves. He shows the reader that it’s perfectly okay not to fit in. If you accept yourself, others may see that spark and want to be like you! What a great message for kids, hidden in a vibrant and humorous book!

This was funny and cute and awesome! Very reminiscent of the crab scene in Moana. I adored it.

A great story about taking charge and being true to yourself. Told in rhyming verse—the meter and rhyme scheme for this one were fantastic. So often children's writing ends up with verse that feels clunky and contrived. But with this book, it flowed beautifully—adding to the story, rather than taking away from it.

This book definitely sparked joy for me.

The hermit crabs have always tried to stay out of sight, but one day Henry changes his name to Fabulous and decides he's done with the old boring life. But being bright and shiny has its own disadvantages...

Who doesn't love a shiny crab? This fun oceanic story features self-confidence and and an appreciation for art. The illustrations are bright and fun, and the story relatable.

Thanks to NetGalley and Nicki Greenberg for the delightful chance to review this lovely children’s book. It was about being able to be a part of the group but also be willing to be your true self. Regardless of the consequences, our little crab is not afraid to sparkle and shine even in the face of danger. That’s when he finds out he has real friends who care. I’m already adding this book to my Christmas gift list for some young readers in my family. Definitely I’m recommending it to everyone 🥰.

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Henry found the courage to be himself and allow his personality shine one his shell. It's a fun story thst included a tourist like shark and I liked that

Fun book with a great message. So important to be yourself and find the joy in life. I think that kids will love the rhyming as well. It has a good rhythm.

I'm Fabulous Crab takes it's premise from Moana's villainous Tamatoa- a crab who covers himself in all the bling it can find so it can stand out among the other crabs and the dull ocean floor. The author uses a lot of great rhymes, but perhaps goes too far in her efforts to include challenging vocabulary for the book's intended audience of picture book readers. Having two or three great unique words is always a good idea for children's authors, but including one on every page is overestimating a child's attention span for words and concepts (like an art installation or gallery) that they've never heard of. Most children don't want to stop the action and melody of a rhyming book to ask, what does that mean? repeatedly. Love the illustrations!

A prettily illustrated book....& a story that kids can understand about a crab in the ocean environment. I especially liked the rhyming way it is told. I think it'd be fun to read to kids, & I bet they'd enjoy the fun rhyme too! A good book for any library.... 2 thumbs up!
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This book has a nice rhythm and rhyme while reading the story. The animations are well done and well-liked by myself and my three-year-old. This is a heartwarming story about a crab who doesn’t fit in. The crab decides to decorate his shell the way that he likes, which later saves himself and the other crabs from some ocean predators. After this event, he is then accepted by the other crabs, who then decide that decorating their shells with shiny bright things is a good idea. This book shows us to be ourselves even when others do not see eye to eye. It also shows us that in time some individuals may come around to accept you for who you are. This book is a good read for any child and for adults out there who are resistant to change. This book would be a good addition to any school or public library.

Thank you to Flyaway Books and NetGalley or providing me with a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Henry is tired of being a drab hermit crab who hides on the ocean floor. He wants more so he starts to decorate his shell with brighter objects; he piles on more and more until he is stuck under the weight of all the bling. The other crabs had discouraged this behavior and run off when he asks for help. This is a terrific point for readers to make predictions on why they think the crabs ran off and why Henry feels a sense of dread. Readers may be surprised by who rescues Henry/Fabulous and appreciate the joy in the ending. An encouraging book to be brave and take a risk.
The rhyme scheme works and the illustrations adjust colors to show how brightly Fabulous shines as he builds his design.

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This picture book was hilarious throughout, of one crab who didn't want to be mundane. So "Henry" turned "Fabulous" and added jewels and sparkly things to their back, shocking the other crabs. From an octopus to a shark, Fabulous has a high life until everything begins to weigh him down. It's quirky and funny and shows how we can be open to change.

I like the colorful illustrations. The text is too much for a picture book. This book would not go out in our library as I work in a rural Christian area of Pennsylvania. They would see the message as LGBTQ+.and would object.