TIP TAP went the Crab by Tim Hopgood (Macmillan, $20)
A curious crab tip taps across the sea bed, past two sleepy sea lions, four funny octopuses and eight other wonderful creatures. After a captivating (and toddler-transfixing) walk, she misses home and tip taps back, ten babies richer. —MC
By Melissa Carter with Files From Sadiya Dendar and JackieLou Perez

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