"...each spread contains a pleasing balance of prompts to readers in clean black text and friendly, high-contrast illustration. Several spreads with die-cut overlays offer discovery opportunities and will foster an enthusiasm for books via the delight of meeting sea creatures with each page turn. ... Dynamic words like 'scuttle' and 'tempt' are paired with various instructions to 'shake' and 'wriggle' the book for endless conversation starters and opportunities for readers to get their wiggles out."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"Young readers will love to get to know crab and play along with his undersea adventure."
-- Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
"More die-cut, interactive silly fun! ... Too much fun, with a colorful underwater playground to wander in. Let your readers clack their crab pincers and shuffle sideways to add to the fun! The This is series is essential for storytime collections. They're just too much fun to read and explore."
-- Mom Read It
"...kids will follow along and get to be part of the story in this immersive, engaging story. ... The artwork by illustrator Jacqui Lee is bursting with aquatic life and colors, where they’ll be captivated by Crab and his fishy friends."
-- Nanny Miss Monique
"Interactive, surprising, and magical. Perfect for preschoolers who love to explore!"
-- Read with a Rescue