Tag Archives: Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab

Do your children love crustaceans?

Posted on December 8, 2025 by jjspina

We have had several crustaceans in our saltwater tanks and freshwater tanks. I was so enamored by these creatures that I wrote two stories about my favorite ones – a hermit crab and a crayfish. Here is Clarence Henry the … Continue reading →

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A lovely new review of Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab!

Posted on September 7, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see a new review of my children’s book, Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Thank you so much, Barbara, for the lovely review. I was pleased to hear. that you enjoyed it! Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab … Continue reading →

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Do your children love crustaceans?

Posted on July 11, 2025 by jjspina

My two children’s books about crustaceans are fun and informative for your early readers who are like sponges and soak up everything they learn. This is the time to introduce your children to all kinds of books about animals and … Continue reading →

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New additions to our saltwater tank!

Posted on May 27, 2025 by jjspina

The last time I wrote about our 95-gallon saltwater tank was when we had a die out of all our fish except one lonely Clown fish who was hiding out in the back of the tank behind the live rocks. … Continue reading →

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A Sad Day!

Posted on April 26, 2025 by jjspina

Recently the day after Easter Sunday we woke up to find our fish had died in our 95-gallon saltwater tank. I let our families know that we were closing down the tank in case someone wanted the tank. My husband … Continue reading →

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Limericks – Jemsbooks – Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab!

Posted on August 31, 2024 by jjspina

Here is a Limerick for one of book #10 (2018), Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab, about a pet we had in one of our fish tanks (saltwater). Clarence was quite a character and fearless and determined to do his job and … Continue reading →

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Showcasing – Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab – a Children’s Book!

Posted on January 15, 2024 by jjspina

I am showcasing today my children’s book, Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Clarence was a real hermit crab that was once a pet in our fish tank. He could be cantankerous at times but he was loved and appreciated by … Continue reading →

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Crayfish and Hermit Crab Stories for Children for Christmas!

Posted on December 14, 2023 by jjspina

Most of my children’s stories are about animals or other creatures such as crustacians such as Jerry the Crabby Crayfish and Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. These two books are chock full of information about these two creatures. The stories … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on February 1, 2023 by jjspina

I am so happy to share this sweet review of my children’s book, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish! Thank you so much, Noelle, for sharing this review with me of what your grandson said about this book. How sweet! Here is … Continue reading →

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Sebas Jr. – Hermit Crab Molted again!

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jjspina

Our Hermit Crab – Sebas Jr. has molted again! He keeps getting bigger and bigger. Soon he will need a larger shell. We are anxious each time he molts. During the molting time a hermit crab can succumb to the … Continue reading →

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