Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends! And guess what? It’s also Happy International Dance Day! Isn’t this the perfect day to feature this beautiful new book from one of our kid lit community’s most beloved mentors, Lyrical Language Lab guru Renee LaTulippe. And when you are finished reading this post, please make sure you leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway because one lucky winner will receive a copy of THE CRAB BALLET, thanks to the lovely Renee.

Written by Renee LaTulippe
Illustrated by Cecile Metzger
Published by Cameron Kids (2022)
Ages: 4-8
Themes: Nature, underwater creatures, dance
Synopsis: From Amazon:
When the tide goes out, the curtain goes up on this clever tale of a sunset seaside show starring the dancing crab divas and their aquatic corps de ballet.
A fantastical rhyming text ushers readers through one sea-foam-dreamy act after another, from a gentle seahorse pas de deux to dramatic dolphin leaps beyond the spray.
Welcome. Enter. Sit right there.
upon our finest driftwood chair.
Enjoy our sunset seaside show—
our dancers are beyond compare.
Delicately illustrated in sea-washed watercolors by Cécile Metzger, The Crab Ballet is a two-act spectacular full of salt, sea, sand, and French ballet terms. Mais oui!
Why I Love This Book:
1. Beautifully lyrical and a lovely rhyming read-aloud by from the poetic pen of Renee LaTulippe.
2. Gorgeous watercolor illustrations will have you imagining you are deep under the seas.
3. I love books where kids can be educated, entertained, and inspired – The Crab Ballet does all three!
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Check out 50 awesome ocean-themed crafts for kids: https://www.123homeschool4me.com/50-ocean-crafts-for-kids/
I hope you all have a beautiful weekend! Don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of this beautiful book! And please remember that our favorite books need our help. Please spread the word by sharing this post and tagging friends who need to know about THE CRAB BALLET. You can also buy the book, review the book, and ask your local library to purchase copies for their collection.
And please help spread the word about the #50PreciousWordsforKids – I had a school visit on Wednesday to 36 fourth graders Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School in Orland Hills, IL…and I know that those students are excited to participate.

Absolutely beautiful book!
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Such an imaginative and fun concept! I’m eager to read it.
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What a great books can’t wait to read it!
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I adore this book! It’s funny, we both had ocean crafts for activities this week! One of my treasures for this year!
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What a novel idea. Love the watercolor effect. Can’t wait to read it.
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So happy for The Crab Ballet! I have watched Renee’s lyrical language videos over and over. She is the best at her craft.
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What a beautiful book! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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I can’t wait to check our Renee’s book!
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So happy this book was born! It’s just beautiful, and Cecile’s gorgeous illustrations perfectly accompany Renee’s flawless text. ❤️
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I absolutely adore THE CRAB BALLET! Renée, too! Congratulations to both Renée and Cécile on this gorgeous book!!
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Renee is the master of rhyme! Lovely book and great choice today, Vivian.😊💃🕺
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Love this beautiful book and so happy to have my copy. Congratulations, Renee. Thanks for showcasing it, Vivian.
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This looks like such a beautiful book!
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I love this book – such gorgeous text and the illustrations are simply stunning. I’ve already gifted it to my grandson-to-be. My scuba-diving, dancing daughter loved it, too.
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Love this book!! Thanks for sharing. Renee is super.
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Delightful book for a library story time! Thanks for sharing 💕🩰
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This looks amazing. I can’t wait to read.
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I’m looking forward to reading this beauty!
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I absolutely must read this book! I’m a scuba diver so everything under the sea captivates me. And I love a good rhyming picture book!
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This book looks lovely! Congratulations to the amazing Renee!
(I have enjoyed your very interesting and helpful videos lessons on poetry!)
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I love ballet. Can’t wait to see how crabs show their plies and pirouettes! Keep dancing, Renee!
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Thank you so much for giving the stage to the crabs today, Vivian!
And many thanks to everyone for your lovely comments. Extra pirouettes all around! ❤
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Renee’s book looks and sounds beautiful! I can’t wait to read it!
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Adding this to my library list! Absolutely beautiful!
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This is a gorgeous and soothing book. I’m excited to read it.
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I LOVE this book! It’s elegant and gorgeous and funny and a perfect example of spot on rhyme. I’m thrilled for Renée!
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Sounds lovely!
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FABULOUS!! Ballet and rhyming – what could be more fun?!
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So original! I can’t wait to read it.
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So lovely! Thanks for sharing.
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Adding this to my TBR list. Crabs and ballet? Who but Renee to relay a beautiful rhymer about the two? Can’t wait to read it!
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I can’t wait to read this book for so many reasons. Thank you to Vivian and Renee for sharing this. You both do so much for all of us!!
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Looks great! We are an ocean guardian school, and this would be a great addition.
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What a beautiful book! I love the language and illustrations.
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This is a wonderful book! I agree, Vivian. Educate, entertain, and inspired! Can’t wait to read it!
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Beautiful language and beautiful art. What could be better?
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Love the lyricism and beauty of this book by Renée and Cécile!
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What a gorgeous cover! I hope I can check it out in Australia soon.
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Ahhh! What a joyous picture book!
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Thank you all for your lovely comments! They are so appreciated! ❤
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I am eager to read this book! Thanks for telling more about it.
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This book looks so lyrically lovely! Thanks for highlighting it Vivian! And congratulations Renee!
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Absolutely Lovely! Congratulations, Renee!
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Beautiful! Rene is amazingly talented!
Congratulations!
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A gorgeous book, Renee!! I’m super excited to read it! 🙂
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This book sounds so lovely! Can’t wait to read!!
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