In stores now
A new picture book by one of Australia's favourite comedians, Peter Helliar, and critically-acclaimed illustrator Matt Shanks.
Meet Herman Crab. Herman is a bit of a hermit. He lives alone and spends his days not seeing or talking to anyone – and that’s the way he likes it. He likes having breakfast alone. He likes doing his crabercises alone. He likes watching his favourite TV show, alone. That is until the day a bubbly crab named Sandy scuttles her way into his life.
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All artwork created by hand
Every illustration is hand-drawn and hand-painted to give a truly handmade, soft, and authentic feel to each book.
Published by Hardie Grant Australia
This book is sure to be a lovely edition to your family bookshelves. Professionally printed on the finest quality paper, you can almost feel the original artwork.
Praise for Matt's other books
"Matt’s vibrant and unique water-colour illustrations provide the perfect accompaniment to the lyrics of the text. I suspect this could easily become a family favourite."
- Wendy Fitzgerald, CBCA Reading time
In stores now
A new picture book by one of Australia's favourite comedians, Peter Helliar, and critically-acclaimed illustrator Matt Shanks.
Meet Herman Crab. Herman is a bit of a hermit. He lives alone and spends his days not seeing or talking to anyone – and that’s the way he likes it. He likes having breakfast alone. He likes doing his crabercises alone. He likes watching his favourite TV show, alone. That is until the day a bubbly crab named Sandy scuttles her way into his life.
About the illustrator
Matt Shanks is a critically-acclaimed and internationally published author and illustrator. He is driven by his love of the combination of words and pictures to reach the hearts and minds of readers everywhere.
