Welcome to Nonna’s Corner. Today I am sharing an adorable book called LUCY LOVES SHERMAN by Catherine Bailey illustrated by Meg Walters. In this delightful tale Lucy falls in love with a Lobster, and when she cannot have him as a pet, she sets out to save him from the dinner table. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!
by Catherine Bailey
Genres: Childrens
Pages: 32
Source: Publisher
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Girl meets lobster. Girl loves lobster. But can girl save lobster?
That’s the question at the center of this sweet and sassy picture book about Lucy, her shell-y friend Sherman, and the seafood-loving town they inhabit.
Lucy loves Sherman from the moment they meet at Flotsam’s Fish Market. Oh sure, he’s an eighteen-pound, eighty-year-old crustacean, but he’s also polka dotted. And blurble-y. And he smells like the ocean! Unfortunately, Nana is not hooked on the idea of a pet lobster.
Things only get worse when Lucy meets Chef Pierre and discovers that Sherman’s fate is on a plate! She must rescue Sherman, even if it means getting into hot water with all the grownups. So Lucy takes action. But will the efforts of one little girl be enough to save Sherman from the bib and butter?
As humorous as it is inspiring, Lucy Loves Sherman explores an unlikely, yet utterly charming friendship, and the challenge and thrill of finding your voice and being an activist.
LUCY LOVES SHERMAN by Catherine Bailey was a delightful story about a young girl and her request for an unusual pet. Beautifully illustrated by Meg Walters my granddaughter and I delighted in this tale about a young girl’s adventure to save an eighty-year-old lobster she befriends. With its colorful pages, Bailey reminds adults of that time they wanted an impossible pet. For me, it was a hippopotamus, and my youngest desperately wanted a dolphin. Bailey uses this desire to share the power of finding a cause and making a difference. I loved how word of mouth and media helped Lucy save Sherman. The tale was funny, cute and uplifting all while teaching valuable lessons. Its simple text and colorful imagery will hold young readers attention. Be warned, though, they will probably want to keep a lobster in your bathtub!
- Age Range: 3 – 6 years
- Grade Level: Preschool – Kindergarten
About Kimberly
Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram
Angie
This is such a cute idea for a feature. For me, it was a pet panther I wanted. And I’m pretty sure it was because I saw a picture of Michael Jackson with one. LOL
Nice review. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Oh My! LOL. It was the Christmas song that did it for me.
La La in the Library
This looks fun and thought provoking! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
It was cute and clever my friend.
Laura Thomas
How fun! I enjoy sharing children’s books. I do a Kid’s Korner on Wednesdays on my blog. Didn’t have time for one today though. This would fit perfect;y:)
kimbacaffeinate
Yay, I started doing them when Sophia was born. I will be sure to look for yours.
Sophia
Aww, this is so cute! (Okay, the entire concept is adorable, but it might just be the lobster and the quest for a lobster as a pet.)
kimbacaffeinate
Hehe..right, Sophia. And Sherman was adorable for a lobster.
Angela Adams
Adorable! I had purchased “The One and Only Ivan” a few years ago for the son of a friend. The child was ten. After reading the book, he wanted a gorilla as a pet. He kept bugging his parents–who ended up not talking to me for a week. I, on the other hand, admired the child’s position on “animal rights.” Thanks for the post, Nonna!!!!!
kimbacaffeinate
Bwahaha….bet his parents loved you.
Mary Kirkland
That looks cute.
kimbacaffeinate
It was Mary 🙂 Enjoy your evening.
Melissa (Books and Things)
Aw this looks adorable. My mother would tell you that this is so me. LOL YaY for saving Sherman! My kind of kid book. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Hehe…you and my daughter.
Lily B
aww pet lobster 😀 I love the illustrations. Going to look this one up for my toddler
kimbacaffeinate
I am really glad Lily, It was a cute read.
sherry fundin
Very cute.
kimbacaffeinate
It was, thanks for popping by Sherry 🙂
Debbie Haupt
this gets a GREAT BIG AWE| 😉 thanks Kim
kimbacaffeinate
*nods*
ShootingStarsMag
Aw, this is a really cute book. Love the illustrations – sounds like a fun story.
kimbacaffeinate
I loved the message and yes it was adorbs!
kindlemom1
This does look adorable!
kimbacaffeinate
Yes, and you’ll want to save him too
Nadene
Aww, this is so adorable.
kimbacaffeinate
Hehe..it really was!
cindy
It is simply adorable!
kimbacaffeinate
Right. Sophia kept saying, “Awe, Cute.”
Silvia
How cute! Glad you and Sophia had such a nice time with this book 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
We do and now Clayton likes to look at the pictures with us.
Melliane
It looks really cute!
kimbacaffeinate
It was Melliane.
blodeuedd
Aww cute
kimbacaffeinate
Right.
Geybie's Book Blog
Glad to see that you read diversely, Kim. I’ve never read this genre. It is a shame since I have a lot of nieces and naphews. Awesome review, Kim, as always.
kimbacaffeinate
I did with my wee ones and started Nonna’s Corner when the first Royal grandbaby was born. It has been fun discovering new books for their bookshelf.