IT'S ALWAYS A GOOD DAY FOR CRABBING

On a dock over the coastline's rocky shallows a child and his dog prepare to catch crabs. Dropping a line he has readied himself, the boy waits - but not too long! One by one the feisty creatures grab the bait. The boy watches closely and pulls. Carefully he plunks his busily munching catch down into a bucket of sea water. Unforgettable, color-washed images of children and dock activity deliver you straight into this crabbing adventure. Written by Karin Whiting Burgess, and illustrated by Deborah McLaren. Hardcover.

Also available separately from Maine Historical Society: a crab plush toy.